2013 The Kangaroo and Map: 1913 - 2013 Stamp and Coin Set
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2013 The Kangaroo and Map: 1913 - 2013 Stamp and Coin Set
The Perth Mint and Australia Post are proud to present a striking commemorative set consisting of a 1/2oz silver proof stamp-shaped coin and an official $10 stamp to commemorate the centenary of the country’s first philatelic release.
The Kangaroo and Map: 1913 – 2013 Stamp and Coin Set is struck from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Measuring 30.50mm x 22.70mm this unusual stamp-shaped coin features a recreation of the design of Australia's 1913 Map and Kangaroo stamp and the words AUSTRALIA, 1913 - 2013, ONE PENNY and 1d on the coin’s reverse.
Issued as Australian legal tender, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year-date and the monetary denomination.
The set also includes an official $10 commemorative stamp to celebrate 100 years since Australia’s first stamp was issued.
This coin and stamp set is housed in a stunning wooden display case within an illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
No more than 4,000 of these Kangaroo and Map: 1913 – 2013 Stamp and Coin Sets will be released.