When browsing our selection of Australian coins, you’ll notice that we have many more options from the Perth Mint, rather than the Royal Australian Mint (RAM). However, it’s the RAM that acts as the sovereign mint of the nation. With a unique history, learn more about the Royal Australian Mint, right here at Provident Metals.
Even though the RAM has a shorter history than the Perth Mint, the Royal Australian Mint is the official sovereign mint of the country.
The history of mints in Australia begins with the Royal Mint in Britain. The Royal Mint expanded to Australia and opened three unique mints, the Sydney Mint, the Melbourne Mint, and the Perth Mint. The Sydney Mint was the first to shut its doors in 1926.
The initial plans for the Royal Australian Mint were for the staff and the equipment at the Melbourne Mint to transfer to a new facility in Canberra. However, once the new facility was up and running, the Melbourne Mint assisted in coin production for the new Australian dollar. Once demand was met, the Melbourne Mint shut down for good in 1967.
The Perth Mint remained open and was eventually transferred over to the state government of Western Australia. Thus, the RAM was the first mint and is the only remaining mint in Australia, to not have direct ties to the United Kingdom.
The Royal Australian Mint produces coins for the Australian government, as well as nations such as the Cook Islands, Fiji, Malaysia, Tonga, and Western Samoa. However, the RAM also produces bullion coinage for investors and collectors.
Both mints in Australia issue Koala-themed bullion. While the Perth Mint’s coin program debuted in 2007, the Royal Australian Mint’s wasn’t introduced to the world until 2024. The first release shows the animal perched on a branch and looking to its left. The first issuance saw 3 unique coins be minted (1 oz BU gold, 1 oz BU silver, and 1 oz proof silver.
This unique series from the RAM showcases some of the most dangerous creatures in Australia. This series encapsulates many different sizes and strikes such as a 1 oz BU option in both gold and silver, a 5 oz silver BU coin, and a 1 oz proof colorized option.
Designs in the series include the following:
Another unique series produced by the RAM is the Australian Antarctic Series. The Australian Antarctic Territory is a section of East Antarctica that is claimed by Australia. This section of the frozen continent is the largest section of the continent that is claimed by an external nation.
1 oz silver coins are made with .999 silver while 1 oz gold coins are made with .9999 gold. The first release in the series highlights the Emperor Penguin, while the second issue focuses on the Humpback Whale.
For any questions about the Royal Australian Mint and its products, give the Provident Metals customer service team a call at 800-313-3315. Our team can also be easily reached via email or through our online chat feature. Feel free to also view our Payment Policies page for inquiries related to payment methods.
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