When was the Royal Australian Mint opened?

February 22, 1965
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His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, opened the Royal Australian Mint on 22 February 1965. The first task of the Mint was to produce new coins for the introduction of decimal currency on 14 February 1966. Since then it has produced more than fifteen billion circulating coins.

What is the difference between Perth mint and Royal Australian Mint?

The Perth Mint is Australia’s official bullion mint and wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia. Along with the Royal Australian Mint, which produces coins of the Australian dollar for circulation, The Perth Mint is the older of the two mints issuing coins that are legal tender in Australia.

Can you buy coins from the Royal Mint?

Royal Mint Bullion offers you the flexibility to sell your gold, silver or platinum bullion coins and bars to us at competitive rates, based on live precious metal market prices. The Royal Mint does not currently purchase old coins or medals.

What is made in the Royal Australian Mint?

The Royal Australian Mint also produces tokens made for commercial organisations such as casinos, car washes etc. Since its opening, the mint has produced over fifteen billion coins and has the capacity to produce two million coins per day.

What can you buy at the Royal Australian Mint?

A visit to the Royal Australian Mint wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Mint Coin Shop. We have a large selection of coins available for purchase straight from our factory. We also have exclusive Royal Australian Mint souvenirs featuring our Robot, Titan.

Is the Royal Australian Mint closed on Good Friday?

Visit the Mint on your next school excursion and see where all of Australia’s circulating coins are made! The Royal Australian Mint has released two limited-edition coins celebrating the Afghan Cameleers, who played a vital role in the exploration of Australia. The Mint’s call centre will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Is the Royal Australian Mint a RAF place?

Ever since the inception of Decimal Currency, the Royal Australian Mint has been the country’s main supplier of circulating coinage. Now a haven for coin collectors, the RAM offers a raf

Is the Royal Australian Mint coat of arms silver?

These exquisite gold and silver investment coins are the first in our new Australia’s Coat of Arms Series. Complete with the Royal Australian Mint’s brilliant uncirculated finish, these coins with limited mintage are ideal for precious metal investors and entry level collectors.

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