The Perth Mint

The Perth Mint – Australian Mint for Investment Gold and Australian Kangaroo

The Perth Mint is one of the world's most respected producers of investment gold and silver. The Australian mint based in Perth is operated by Gold Corporation and wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia.

Thanks to a long history, state ownership, high quality and a strong reputation, its products are a popular choice for physical investment gold and silver of Australian origin.

The Perth Mint Products at GOLDU

The best-known product is the Australian Kangaroo coin. The GOLDU offer includes:

Australian Kangaroo investment gold coins (1/10 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz),
Australian Lunar II – Year of the Monkey gold coin 1 oz,
Australian Kangaroo investment silver coin 1 oz.

LBMA Good Delivery and Quality

The Perth Mint (Gold Corporation) is listed on the LBMA Good Delivery lists for gold and silver. What matters in particular is fineness 999.9/1000 Au for investment gold, precisely stated weight, international recognisability and good tradeability. An overview can be found on the Investment Gold and Silver Refineries page.

Australian Kangaroo Gold Coins

The Australian Kangaroo coin is issued with a face value in Australian dollars and its kangaroo motif changes regularly by year of issue. It is valued for its Australian origin, high fineness, regularly changing design and very good tradeability.

The Perth Mint Lunar Series

The Perth Mint is also famous for its Lunar series, whose motifs follow the Chinese zodiac. The GOLDU offer includes the Australian Lunar II – Year of the Monkey gold coin (2016) with a fineness of 999.9/1000 Au.

The Perth Mint Investment Silver

Besides gold, The Perth Mint also offers the Australian Kangaroo silver coin (1 oz). For investment silver, note that VAT applies on purchase, unlike investment gold.

The Perth Mint at GOLDU

At GOLDU you get exclusively new, uncirculated coins with verified origin, in stock, with fast shipping and the option of a future buy-back.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Perth Mint?

An Australian mint (Gold Corporation) owned by the Government of Western Australia.

Does The Perth Mint have LBMA Good Delivery?

Yes, it is listed on the LBMA Good Delivery lists for both gold and silver.

Does VAT apply to the silver Kangaroo?

Yes. VAT applies when buying investment silver; investment gold is exempt under statutory conditions.

Summary

The Perth Mint combines Australian tradition, state ownership, high quality and a strong global reputation. Thanks to the Australian Kangaroo coins and the Lunar series, it is one of the significant producers of investment gold and silver.