Gold Stealing Detection Unit officers have charged a 27-year-old Carramar man with stealing more than $75,000 worth of coins and gold bars from The Perth Mint.

"It will be alleged that during the man's short employment at The Perth Mint, a number of coins and gold bars, valued at in excess of $75,000, were identified as missing," WA Police spokeswoman Ros Weatherall said.

The investigation continues.

The man, who was employed at the Mint as a contractor, was arrested after an investigation in which police and the Mint worked together.

He has been charged with stealing as a servant, with further charges expected to be laid in regards to other alleged offences.

He is due to appear at Perth Magistrates Court on June 24.

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