The Mint, Sydney Australia
Sydney Mint
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The Sydney Mint is an attractive heritage building located on Macquarie Street in Sydney Australia.
The building was designed to be part of a general hospital and dispensary.
Construction of the facility, which is affectionately called the "Rum Hospital", was completed in 1816.
The Mint, Sydney Australia
A mint was established on the premises in 1854. A coining factory was built behind the building.
Other nearby historic buildings include the Hyde Park Barracks and Parliament House.
