Ever wanted to see beyond The Perth Mint’s public tour and go behind the closed doors that very few get to see? You’re in Luck! In celebration of Ainslie Bullion‘s 50th anniversary and The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary, Ainslie has partnered with Perth Mint to give us an exclusive tour of the design and production process at their facility. Watch the video tour here.
Find out what goes into the creation of their bars and coins, from start to finish, in this unique behind-the-scenes experience. Well worth the watch.
00:00 – Introduction
08:02 – Melting and creating strips of gold
11:49 – Stamping and weighing blank coins
13:21 – Oldest manual press machine
14:25 – Weight correcting techniques
15:47 – Polishing
18:56 – Automated stamping and weighing
21:05 – Automated press machine
23:08 – 2025 Lunar Snake Proof Coin
25:13 – Coloured coins
26:16 – Diwali medallion and machine stamps
26:38 – Coiling machine
28:20 – Coin cutting
28:53 – Digital design studio
32:40 – Stamp creation
35:08 – Conclusion
Established in Brisbane in 1974, Ainslie Bullion is Australia’s leading precious metals and cryptocurrency retailer. With the addition of their new Melbourne store in 2021, Ainslie Bullion now brings its service and passion for precious metals and crypto to Australia’s south.
