The Perth Mint :: 2006 Sydney Opera House 1/25oz Gold Proof Coin

It is likely that overseas visitors will have many stunning memories of Australia. But for most, Sydney's 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.
Proof Quality Pure Gold
The 2006-dated coin is struck from 1/25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.
Iconic Reverse Design
The coin's reverse depicts the Sydney Opera House, which is situated on Bennelong Point on the shore of Sydney Harbour. The design, which incorporates The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark, clearly portrays the Opera House's unique curved roof structures, which are suggestive of a fleet of sailing boats.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Superb Presentation Packaging
Each coin is housed in a stitched leatherette presentation case, which comes in a stylishly-designed outer box incorporating the coin's technical specifications.
Limited Mintage
No more than 100,000 of these gold coins will be released by The Perth Mint.