2018 $1 Macquarie Lighthouse Bicentenary 1oz Silver Proof Coin

Australia’s earliest colonial lighthouse, first exhibited on 30 November 1818, is an imposing 26m tall landmark on Sydney Harbour’s southern headland overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The reverse depicts the historic lighthouse with a representation of the beams of light that are a beacon to vessels entering Sydney Harbour in darkness. Also included in the design are the inscriptions ‘MACQUARIE LIGHTHOUSE BICENTENARY’ ‘200’ and The Perth Mint's traditional ‘P’ mintmark.