The synthesis, electrocrystallisation and characterisation of (Perylene)2Au(cdc)2 single crystals, where cdc=cyanodithiocarbimate, are reported. The electrical conductivity and thermoelectric power exhibit metallic character at room temperature, with typical values σRT=150 S. cm−1 and S =35μV.K−1, respectively. Both resistivity and thermopower exhibit shallow minima in the range 100–150 K. Static magnetic susceptibility measurements show a Pauli-like behaviour ascribed to the perylene chains, with indication of a transition at ≈45 K. These properties are compared with those of other perylene conductors containing dithiolate complexes and the role of disorder is discussed.