2013 $25 The Land Down Under Opera House 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin

Sydney Opera House is Australia’s premier performing arts centre - a masterpiece of late modern architecture and an iconic symbol of the harbour city, Sydney. Built on Bennelong Point, the World Heritage listed building welcomes over 8 million visitors on site every year. Since opening in 1973 its white-tiled shells have become a landmark of world-class performance. The coin depicts Sydney Opera House positioned on the waterfront of Sydney Harbour. The inscription THE LAND DOWN UNDER and The Perth Mint's ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated in the design.