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Perth Mint

310 Hay St, Perth, Western Australia 6004, Australia
61 8 9421 7218
Ranked #12 of 74 attractions in Perth
4.0 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Established in 1899, Australia's oldest mint specializes in precious metals.
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Brisbane, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

My first time visiting anything like this and it was really interesting. The staff, well the tour guides anyway, seem to genuinely enjoy what they do and are passionate about educating the visitors. More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We didn't go into the Mint, but caught the free shuttle right across the street. Terrific looking building! More

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Kaitaia, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This is a really great place to visit. Take the time and go on the tour - a family pass was about $40A. Very informative tour and great to see the gold. The highlight was seeing the gold melted and put into a gold bar. The person that did was really good and I certainly picked up some interesting info... More

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Perth
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Who don't like to see gold bar being melted? The historic of making gold coin is very interesting More

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Perth wESTERN aUSTRALIA
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

where the gold is treated and made into GOLD BARS.can also buy souveniers here More

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Perth, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The place is smack in the middle of Perth. It's a marvelous museum and thoroughly interractive learning center all about the mining history of West Australia, about gold and all other aspects...It's very well-done and Perth can be very proud of it! More

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Perth, Australia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

interactive gold pour, lifting gold bar, historical buildings a good afternoon outing in the City of Perth. More

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Adelaide
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

You have to pay for a guided tour but look at most stuff yourself. They tell a short story then give a display on pouring molten gold which is good. Other wise you look around the displays yourself. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Awesome attraction - well organised, interesting and informative tour and amazing stash of gold to see. More

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Perth, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

it cost my husband and i $15 each for entry which gives you access with a tour group around ceratin areas open to the public, the tour lasted about 45 mins and although it was informative, it was much smaller than i had expected and for a $15 fee i had expected a bit more. More

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