It is likely that overseas visitors will have many stunning memories of Australia. But for most Sydneys Opera House is probably the ultimate symbol of the nation. For this reason The Perth Mint has released this dazzling gold coin depicting the architectural masterpiece that defines modern Australia. The 2006dated coin is struck from 1/25oz of 99. 99 pure gold in proof quality. The coins reverse depicts the Sydney Opera House which is situated on Bennelong Point on the shore of Sydney Harbour. The design which incorporates The Perth Mints traditional P mintmark clearly portrays the Opera Houses unique curved roof structures which are suggestive of a fleet of sailing boats. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 the coins obverse depicts Ian RankBroadleys effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Each coin is housed in a stitched leatherette presentation case which comes in a stylishlydesigned outer box incorporating the coins technical specifications. No more than 100000 of these gold coins will be released by The Perth Mint.
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