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The development of the zodiac in Western astrology

The Perth Mint has issued this spectacular 2020 5oz silver coloured antiqued coin celebrating the Signs of the Zodiac.

Outstanding commemoratives mark 75 years since the end of World War II

The Perth Mint is supporting 75th anniversary commemorations with the release of a special suite of pure gold and silver coins.

Perth Mint issues first Australian surfboard-shaped coin

The Perth Mint has launched the nation’s first legal tender coin shaped like a surfboard, recognising its importance to Australian culture.

How did the Endeavour voyage contribute to the history of scientific exploration?

Now, 250 years after she encountered Australia’s east coast, Endeavour is featured on superb gold and silver commemoratives issued by The Perth Mint.

New coins feature iconic James Bond logos

Our new Bond coins incorporate the famous 007 gun logo and ‘gun barrel’ from Maurice Binder’s opening sequence, a signature device seen in every subsequent James Bond release.

The Jewelled Tiger is a rare and exceptional coin

The Jewelled Tiger coin features 10oz of 99.99% pure gold and is adorned with 18 carat rose gold tiger pavé set with nearly three carats of vivid intense pink diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine.

How the Rats of Tobruk got their famous name

Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, this 2016 Australian coin marks the Siege of Tobruk with a design portraying two Australian troops in trenches surrounding the city.

Hero Simpson features on coin, stamp cover

John Simpson Kirkpatrick – “the man with the donkey” – is one of the most potent symbols of Australian courage and tenacity on Gallipoli.

Did Captain Cook discover the Great Southern Land?

Secret orders to search for the fabled ‘Great Southern Continent’ accompanied James Cook on his epic first voyage to the South Pacific of 1768–71.

Ten facts about Australia's amazing emu

On the day our Australian Map Shaped Coin Series – Emu 2012 1oz Silver Coin is launched, here are ten emu facts we hope you find fascinating.