Royal Australian Mint — Australia's official mint

The Royal Australian Mint — the mint in Canberra

The Royal Australian Mint opened in 1965 in Canberra to prepare Australia for decimalisation of its currency — since February 1966 it has struck all Australian circulating coins. It reports directly to the federal government of Australia and is the only institution with the status of the country's national mint. Alongside circulating coinage it issues commemorative, collector and bullion pieces in gold at 999.9 and silver at 999 fineness.

The mint is known for innovative techniques — it strikes coloured coins, coins in unusual shapes and pieces with selective gilding, which regularly win awards at international numismatic competitions.

Royal Australian Mint and Perth Mint — how they differ

This is the most common misunderstanding about Australian minting. The Royal Australian Mint (Canberra) is the federal government's national mint, responsible for circulating coinage and its own collector and bullion issues. The Perth Mint (Western Australia) belongs to the state government and specialises in bullion — it strikes the Australian Kangaroo and Lunar series. Both mints are state owned and their coins are legal tender in Australia; what differs is the issuer of the denomination and the production profile.

What sets Royal Australian Mint coins apart

• the status of Australia's official national mint,
• gold at 999.9 and silver at 999 fineness in bullion issues,
• innovative techniques: colouring, shapes, selective gilding,
• award-winning collector designs in limited mintages,
• recognition and legal tender status.

The range at GoldInvest24

Royal Australian Mint coins are in the gold coins and silver coins categories. If you are looking for Perth Mint bullion from Australia, see the Australian Kangaroo series. We also run a gold and silver buy-back.

FAQ — Royal Australian Mint

What is the Royal Australian Mint?

Australia's official national mint, based in Canberra, opened in 1965 and reporting to the federal government. Since 1966 it has struck all Australian circulating coins, and alongside them collector and bullion issues in gold and silver.

How does the Royal Australian Mint differ from the Perth Mint?

The Royal Australian Mint (Canberra) is the federal government's national mint, responsible for circulating coinage and its own collector and bullion issues. The Perth Mint (Western Australia) belongs to the state government and specialises in bullion, striking the Kangaroo and Lunar series.

What fineness are Royal Australian Mint coins?

Bullion issues are struck in gold at 999.9 and silver at 999 fineness. The exact parameters — weight, fineness and mintage — are always given on the individual product card.

Where can I buy Royal Australian Mint coins?

From a specialist precious metals dealer. At GoldInvest24 you will find original Royal Australian Mint issues with insured shipping and discreet packaging. Current prices are linked to the live metal price.