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Historical
Places
The
Perth Mint
310
Hay Street
East Perth
Phone:
9421 7277
Phone: 9421 7410
tour enquiries
Opening
hours:
weekdays:
9am to 5pm
weekends:
9am to 1pm
Closed:
Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day.
Entry
fee: free to visit Perth Mint
Guided tour entry fee: $15 for guided tour including gold pour
Got
the Gold Rush Fever?
Step
inside The Perth Mint to relive the heyday of the Gold Rush fever
of the 1890s when it was a hub of activity. Telltale signs of its
factory days are featured in its interesting townscape of chimneys
and roofs.
Today,
the Perth Mint has some interesting activities on offer to suit
a range of tastes and is a great way to spend a couple of hours.
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Perth Mint |
The
Perth Mint was built in 1896 and designed in the Federation Romanesque
style. Its history dates back to its establishment in 1899 as a
branch of the British Royal Mint in London till the 1970s when British
ownership of the Mint ended.
The
grounds of the building are quite a pleasant spot to have a break
and to admire the historical features of this building.
Guided
tours are run daily and include a gold pouring demonstration. Marvel
at the hot fiery molten gold that is magically transformed into
a solid bar at the gold pouring demonstration.
Or
whilst away the afternoon with a Devonshire tea in the lovely setting
of The Perth Mint Tea Gardens complete with white starched tablecloths
and a relaxing ambience out to the garden.
The
Perth Mint tea garden has a nice menu on offer including Devonshire
tea and lunch items such as sandwiches and home made pies and salad.
There is a great range of aromatic and exotic teas to choose from.
Or if you can't decide what to have, the English Luncheon for two
is served on an enticing tiered platter. It is filled with a decadent
assortment of finger sandwiches, melt in the moment biscuits and
Devonshire tea complete with scones and jam and cream off course!
The silver service is very professional and friendly.
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Perth Mint |
Or
if you are feeling prosperous and wanting to secure your own pot
of gold, take a wander through The Perth Mint shop. What is it that
makes us want to acquire a bit of that good gold stuff? There are
special edition coins, bullions, nuggets and jewellery on offer.
How
to get there:
By
CAT bus
The
CAT buses are a handy way of travelling around the Perth CBD, Northbridge,
East Perth and West Perth within the Free Transit Zone.
The
Perth Mint is located at the corner of Hay and Hill Street in the
Perth CBD.
If
travelling around Perth CBD, hop onto the Red CAT and alight off
at stop 11 which is the Perth Mint stop. You should be heading west
along Hay Street, and stop 11 is just before the corner of Hay and
Hill Street.
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