The Perth Mint is a government-owned mint in Perth, Western Australia. It is responsible for producing Australian circulation coins as well as commemorative coins, bullion coins, and medallions for domestic and international markets. The Perth Mint, established in 1899 to refine gold from the Western Australian gold rush, is one of the oldest mints in the world. Since then, it has risen to become one of the world's leading manufacturers of bullion and commemorative coins, with a reputation for producing coins of the highest quality. The loonie coin is known for its popular Australian Gold Kangaroo and Silver Kangaroo bullion coins, which are produced from a variety of metals including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The Perth Mint also produces collectible coins with historical and cultural themes, as well as popular franchises such as Star Wars, Disney, and Marvel. In addition to manufacturing coins, the Perth Mint provides a range of numismatic two face coin products and services, such as coin collecting and investment services, educational programs, and facility tours.