Australia ~ Perth Mint ✨✨✨

#Perth #Australia 🌟 Located in the heart of Perth, with a history of over a hundred years, it is one of the oldest mints still in operation in the world. The mint began operations in June 1899 and became the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom. It was dedicated to refining newly discovered gold mines in eastern Western Australia for the British colonies and minting one-pound and half-pound gold coins for shipment back to the United Kingdom. It was not until 1970 that ownership of the Perth Mint was transferred back to the Western Australian Government. Prior to 1984, the Mint also produced a large number of Australian general currency coins. Now you can appreciate the ancient coin making method and gold melting performances, and see the old gold panning tools. In addition, the museum's vault also specially placed a large gold brick weighing 12.4 kilograms in a transparent cabinet for tourists to reach out and take it. Due to the angle, it is difficult to exert force and almost no one can lift it, but everyone refuses to give it a try. 🌟As a souvenir of your visit, we offer medals that can be engraved with your personal message in just a few minutes. Housed in the heritage rooms once used to receive prospectors' gold, the shop displays many of Australia's greatest natural treasures. Take the bus to Hay St Before Hill St or Goderich St Bennett Street Red Cat 28 and walk for about 7 minutes 📍310 Hay St, East Perth WA 6004