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A koala in gold: The Perth Mint's 2026 proof coin

The koala has featured on Australian gold and silver coins since 1986, and it remains one of the country's most recognisable animals, known for its calm nature, rounded ears and expressive eyes. Th...

Marking Bon Scott's 80th with a small piece of gold

Bon Scott was born on 9 July 1946, which means this month marks what would have been his 80th birthday. He fronted AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980, and in that short stretch became one of t...

Advice of Starting a Coin Collection for Your Grandkids

There is something lovely about putting away a coin for a grandchild. It is small, it lasts, and one day it will mean far more than what it cost. You do not need to be an expert or a big spender to...

Do You Buy Coin Collections?

We are often asked: Do You Buy Coin Collections? No, we do not buy coin collections. Mint Coin Shop only sells new coin products. Everything we stock is sourced directly from the various mints, inc...

How to Care for Your Coins Once They Arrive

A collectible coin rewards a bit of care. Look after it and it will look as good in twenty years as it does today. Neglect it and it can lose both its shine and its value. None of the work is hard,...

Thorin's Map and Key Arrive at Mint Coin Shop

Thorin Oakenshield could not reach the Lonely Mountain on courage alone. He needed a map to find the hidden door, and a key to open it. Both pieces have now arrived at Mint Coin Shop, struck in sil...

Frodo's Journey Lands at Mint Coin Shop

The fate of Middle-earth came down to one moment. Frodo, exhausted, stood at the edge of the Cracks of Doom. The One Ring hung in the balance. That moment now sits in pure silver. The Lord of the R...

How to Care for Your Coin Collection in Australia

Australia is hard on coins, that's for sure. Coastal humidity, inland heat, and the kind of summer temperature swings that make your house groan at night — none of it is friendly to silver, copper,...

Seven Coins. Seven Locomotives. One Place to Find Them All.

If you've been following the Steam Giants series, you know what's in it. Seven locomotives — one from each state, plus the Commonwealth Railways — each on a 50c coloured uncirculated coin from the ...

A Coin With Deep Roots: Perth Mint's 2026 Quarter Sovereign Marks a Royal Centenary

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint. Its original purpose was straightforward — strike sovereigns from Western Australian gold. Over the next three decades, more than ...