Item: Perth Mint 2011 Christmas Stamp and Coin Cover PNC - HO! HO! HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Issue Mint: The Perth Mint

Legal Tender: Australian $1

Mintage: NA

Condition: Brand New in original issue condition.

Issue Price: $15.95

Release Date: 2 November 2011

Theme Background:  

Christmas is a time of celebrating with family and friends, eating delicious food, giving and receiving presents and enjoying a well deserved break. The Perth Mint and Australia Post are pleased to present the 2011 Christmas Stamp & Coin Cover. This festive PNC will make the perfect gift or collectable. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the uncirculated aluminium bronze coin is housed in a beautifully designed card with a circular window revealing the coin’s reverse and obverse designs.

Design

The coin’s reverse portrays a festive motif comprising a coloured image of a decorated Christmas tree with the inscription WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and includes The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2011 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the coin’s obverse.

Packaging
The coin is housed in a beautifully illustrated presentation card. Affixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post 55c stamp. The stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity and official number.

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