Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmAs the official bullion mint of Australia, the Perth Mint is a facility owned by the Government of Western Australia, having been established in 1899. The Perth Mint was established before the Federation of Australia in 1901 and is the oldest of the two mints that issue coins for legal tender in Australia. If you are a coin collector, you have most likely seen or even collected items that were minted by the Perth Mint. As a collector, it can be fun to learn more about the Australian mint, especially if you…