RELEASE DAY 8.30am ( AWST ) Tuesday 19 November 2024
A letter from the Chief Executive Officer
As 2024 draws to a close it is natural to look back over our achievements . For The Perth Mint , it has been a milestone year as we celebrated an amazing 125 years of continuous operation . It is extraordinary to think about what has changed since 1899 – and also what has remained the same .
Our customers have loved our significant coin releases in 2024 . Our 125th anniversary coins were among the highlights . The 2024 Australia Sovereign , featuring a reinterpreted St George and the Dragon motif from the original sovereigns , was a wonderful way to acknowledge our beginnings and was especially popular .
Another highlight was the Australian Kangaroo 2024 1oz Silver Proof Coin , our first coin with the effigy of King Charles III .
This was a landmark change after more than 70 years featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse .
We love our history at the Mint – everything that has come before is part of who we are . However , I am equally excited about the future and what is in store in 2025 and beyond .
We have embarked on significant modernisation of our manufacturing facilities which will enable us to increase our coin production capacity while improving safety , quality and efficiency . This is vital to us broadening our customer base into new markets and demographics while continuing to meet expectations of existing collectors and investors .
The future is bright and I look forward to having you with us on the journey .
Paul Graham Chief Executive Officer
The Perth Mint acknowledges the Whadjuk people of the Nyoongar nation as the traditional custodians of the lands on which our business operates . We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people , and to Elders past , present and emerging .