Blast off through the galaxy with The Perth Mint as it launches the latest exciting series in its Young Collectors coin program – Space!

Unveiled today at Horizon – The Planetarium, the new coin program is designed to educate children aged from seven to 15 years about the wonders of the solar system through the interactive, engaging and fun hobby of coin collecting.

With the coin industry facing an increasingly mature collector-base, Perth Mint Sales and Marketing Director Ron Currie said that exciting new initiatives are needed to boost participation in one of the world’s oldest and most noble hobbies – coin collecting. Read the rest of this entry »

A collectable pure silver coin set launched by The Perth Mint has revived all but forgotten decimal designs produced more than 40 years ago. The coins portray the captivating artistry of Andor Mészáros (1900-1972), a leading contender in the Federal Government’s decimal coin design competition held in 1966.

The Melbourne-based sculptor and medallist proposed a thematically-linked series of wildlife designs portraying the black swan (20c), kookaburra (10c), platypus (5c), wattle (2c) and waratah (1c).

Competing against several artists, including Stuart Devlin, Andor’s artistry was ultimately unsuccessful in winning the competition. Yet, the Mint believed that many of its collectors would be fascinated by the tribute set, which provided a unique opportunity to admire and appreciate his significant contribution to Australian numismatics. Read the rest of this entry »

silberinfo’s exclusive interview with the The Perth Mint of Australia provides some interesting insights into one of the world’s largest Mints.

Ron Currie, Sales and Marketing director of The Perth Mint, answers a bevy of company and coin product questions, including why they’re able to keep up with bullion demand while Mints like the US have had to cut production of several gold coins.

Reprinted by permission, here is the www.silberinfo.com exclusive interview:

silberinfo:
Please tell us something about the legal form of your company and who is ‘in the driver’s seat’?

Perth Mint: 
Gold Corporation was created by the Western Australian Government under the Gold Corporation Act 1987 to take over the operations of The Perth Mint and launch Australia’s official bullion coin program.

The Board of Directors of Gold Corporation comprises ten members under the chairmanship of Ross Bowe, the former Under Treasurer of Western Australia.

Ed Harbuz was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Gold Corporation on 1 July 2003.  Mr Harbuz is a previous Managing Director of the South African Mint Company Pty Ltd.  He holds a Master of Business Leadership from the University of South Africa and a BSc (Engineering Electrical) from the University of Natal.

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