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The Biggest Gold Coin in The World (picture : Perth Mint)
PERTH MINT
Written by : Fey Down
The Perth Mint is one of the Western Australia's premier tourist destinations in Perth and a multiple tourist award winner.
Perth Mint offers various exhibitions and demonstrations. Besides, the Perth mint is well known as a manufacturer and distributor of gold, silver, platinum coins to all over the world.
LOCATION :
Perth Mint is located in the heart of CBD Perth, between Hill and Bennet Street. It is easy to get there from central city. You can walk, use a car or take a free red CAT bus.
It is open 7 days a week and on public holiday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, but it is closed on Christmas Day, New Years Day, Boxing Day,Good Friday and Anzac Day.
THE TOUR :
Visitors can do a tour of the mint. Firstly we can see a statue of Gold Mining founders in front of Perth Mint and the tour guide explains
about the history of gold in Australia. Then we go to a small display, paying tribute to the early gold miners in Western Australia. There are tools, a tent, a bicycle and clothing used long time ago to find gold.
DEMONSTRATION
Visitors can also see a gold pour. The original melting house is a room for the gold pour performance. We can see pure gold heated to molten temperatures then transformed into a solid gold.
EXHIBITION
There are several displays available for visitors. We can see on display " The Biggest Gold Coin In The World " It is a pure gold (99,999%) about 1 tone. There are also solid gold bars from all over the world include from my country Indonesia. Or we can watch behind the screen a small production line that produces coins today. All use computers and modern machines.
ACTIVITIES
There are many activities. We can try lift the gold bar in the box, or go on scale to get your weight value in gold. In addition you can make your own coin and engrave what ever text you like to commemorate your tour to Perth Mint.
SHOPPING
There is a gift shop where you can purchase souvenirs. Such as gold, silver, platinum, and jewellery, especially coins. But you can shop on line too, just log on to www.perthmint.com.au
The Perth Mint has a various exhibitions and demonstrations. So when you come to Perth, you must see this unique tour.
Best Regards
Fey
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