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Coin Collecting and Unique Gifts;
Numismatics is the science, study or collection of coins, medals, and similar objects. It is believed to be the oldest hobby known, and Australian coins are among the most beautiful and unique coins that can be collected. The Perth MintThe Perth Mint is Australia's oldest operating Mint, established in 1899 to mint gold sovereigns for the British Empire.The Perth Mint is owned by the Western Australian Government and is Australia's specialist precious metals mint, producing collector coins, gift coins, precious metal gift ideas and jewelery. The Perth Mint Website www.perthmint.com.au displays over 300 products in categories such as gold coins, silver coins, platinum coins, coin programs, themed coins, jewelery and gifts. Prices range from $12 to over $7000 and products are shipped door-to-door (inc. insurance)worldwide. The Perth Mint accepts payment via credit card (Visa, Master Card, American Express and Diners), Pay Pal and direct deposit. Australian customers can also pay via BPay. The Perth Mint has traded online since the year 2000 and the site has recently been completely redeveloped. Ecommerce is now a major distribution channel for the Mint worldwide.
Australia converted to a decimal system of currency in 1966 with the new One Dollar equal in value to the old Ten Shillings. In keeping with Australia's move to a metric system the value of the new Australian dollar was equivalent to one gram of gold. Australian decimal coins issued into circulation are normally struck at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. Opened in 1966, the Royal Australian Mint also produces a range of numismatic coins and collector items.
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