The Royal Mint Competitors

The mission of the U.S. Mint is to serve the American people by manufacturing and distributing circulating, precious metal and collectible coins and national medals, and providing security over assets entrusted to us. Since our institution’s founding in 1792, the Mint has taken great pride in rendering the story of our nation in coins. To hold a coin or medal produced by the Mint is to connect to the founding principles of our nation and the makings of our economy. The Mint is the nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces coin-related products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The Mint’s programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to the taxpayer. Here is a link to the United States Mint Privacy Policy Statement: https://www.usmint.gov/policies/privacy-policy

The Mint is a for-profit Crown Corporation with a mandate to produce circulation and non-circulation coins (for Canada and other countries), manage the domestic coinage system, and provide advice to the Minister of Finance on all matters related to coinage. It also extends to the production and marketing of bullion and related refinery products and services for profit. Legislation which establishes the Mint is clear that the corporation is to conduct its businesses "in anticipation of profit". That fundamental object has shaped the history of the Mint.

The Perth Mint is Australia’s largest fully integrated, innovative precious metals enterprise, providing premium gold, silver and platinum products and services to markets throughout the world. Internationally renowned and respected for our quality, security, efficiency and technical expertise, our dynamic operation maintains its global standing by upholding the core values of excellence, ethics and equity, underpinned by an uncompromising focus on cost efficiency. Holding accreditations with the world’s top five trading centres, The Perth Mint produces significant volumes of physical metal for delivery to the leading investment markets. It owns and operates the only refinery in Australia which is certified by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) for gold and silver, and holds certifications by the New York Commodities Exchange, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, the Tokyo Commodities Exchange and the Shanghai Gold Exchange. The Perth Mint also provides the world’s sole government guaranteed precious metals investment and storage program, and exports some $18 billion worth of pure gold, silver and platinum bullion bars and coins to investors in more than 100 countries annually. Issuing an array of legal tender commemorative coins each year, The Perth Mint showcases Australia’s icons to the world and celebrates a variety of popular universal themes, through the original artistry of its coin designs and creative concepts. Located in Perth, Western Australia, and still operating in its original premises in the east end of the city, founded in 1899, The Perth Mint is a premier tourist destination. Its world-class visitor centre houses a dazzling Gold Exhibition which brings the story of Western Australian gold, and The Perth Mint, to life, while an elegantly appointed retail shop offers customers a selection of the State’s natural treasures, exquisite jewellery and giftware.