Sunday, September 24, 2006

Sydney Mint Museum

The Sydney Mint Museum is located on Macquarie Street, Sydney. It was built between 1811 and 1816 as the southern wing of the Sydney Hospital, then known as the Rum Hospital. A mint was established in 1854 on the site with this building used as a residence for the Deputy Mint Master and also used to house mint staff.

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