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2023 50c 50th Anniversary of the Sydney Opera House Coin UNC

SKU: RAM11176

The Sydney Opera House has captivated imaginations since its earliest days as a sketch on paper. In 1954, NSW Premier Joseph Cahill vowed to create a landmark that would stand as a testament to the state for centuries. From a small town in Denmark, architect Jørn Utzon offered a visionary design that would forever redefine Sydney’s skyline.

Now an emblem of modern Australia, the Sydney Opera House stands as a testament to the foresight of Utzon and Australian architect Peter Hall, who brought this dream to life. When it finally opened its doors in October 1973, it ushered in a new era of creativity and cultural connection.

As the Opera House celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, we honor its remarkable past, vibrant present, and promising future. A World Heritage-listed marvel of "human creative genius," the building pushed the boundaries of engineering, architecture, and design. After five decades of artistic innovation and a recent Decade of Renewal that modernized it for the 21st century, the Opera House is poised for its next chapter.

The reverse of the commemorative coin features a striking image of the Opera House from the west, adorned with the 50th anniversary logo, celebratory confetti, and stylized waves of Sydney Harbour. Minted in Aluminium Bronze to mark this golden anniversary, the coin is a fitting tribute.

The obverse bears Jody Clark’s Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. With a limited mintage of 50,000, this coin is a collector's piece celebrating a truly iconic Australian landmark.


$15.00
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