Medal - The Sydney Opera House (Opened 20/10/1973) 1973 front Medal - The Sydney Opera House (Opened 20/10/1973) 1973 back
Medal - The Sydney Opera House (Opened 20/10/1973) 1973 photo
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Medal - The Sydney Opera House Opened 20/10/

1973 year
Gilding metal (Antiqued) 42.5 g 43 mm
Description
Location
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Commemorative medals › Inauguration medals
Year
1973
Composition
Gilding metal (Antiqued)
Weight
42.5 g
Diameter
43 mm
Thickness
4.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#290735
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Text in an inner circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TO
COMMEMORATE
THE OFFICIAL OPENING
OF THE
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
BY
H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II
SATURDAY
OCTOBER 20
1973

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issued to celebrate the official opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1973.