The Australian Kookaburra (1990-), Koala (2007-), and Kangaroo (1990-1993, 2016-) are some of the mint’s most popular products among bullion buyers. In 1970, the Mint’s jurisdiction was moved to the State Government of Western Australia. It was originally built to refine metal from the gold rushes occurring in Western Australia, while also distributing sovereigns and half-sovereigns for the British Empire. The Perth Mint was founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. In 2007, the Royal Canadian Mint created the largest coin in the world – a 100 kg, 99.999% pure, $1 million gold bullion coin. It produces over one billion coins per year, with the Silver Maple Leaf as its signature bullion offering. The Royal Canadian Mint was founded in 1908 in Ottawa, Canada. Legend holds that George Washington donated some of his personal silver to the Mint for manufacturing early coinage. The mint produced more than 17 billion coins for circulation in 2015 for the fastest annual pace since 19.4 billion coins were struck in 2001. The United States Mint was founded in 1792, and now has minting operations in Philadelphia, Denver, West Point, and San Francisco. Some quick facts on each of the world’s most popular mints: Courtesy of: Visual Capitalist and JMBullion
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