2020 Postal Numismatic Cover - The Elf On the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition
Description
2020 Postal Numismatic Cover - The Elf On the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition
The Perth Mint and Australian Post are pleased to present this charming Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition Postal Numismatic Cover.
Told in Carol Aebersold’s delightful picture book, the Elf on the Shelf is a rhyming tale that explains how Santa Claus knows whether children have been naughty or nice. A Christmas tradition that’s become popular among families in Australia and other parts of the world, it’s wonderfully portrayed on this limited Australia Post collectable.
Released as Australian legal tender, 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 postal numismatic cover features an illustrated envelope depicting a festively dressed elf among gift-wrapped boxes and a fir cone. It includes two Australian 65-cent stamps portraying Christmas motifs and a special postal stamp marked MERRYLANDS NSW 2160.
The stamp and coin cover incorporates an Australian coin featuring the inscription MERRY CHRISTMAS. It is surrounded by a colourful garland of native flowers in a design that also includes The Perth Mint’s official ‘P’ mintmark.
The Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, and the 2020 year-date are on the coin’s obverse.
OFFICIAL AUSTRALIA POST STAMP
Affixed to the envelope are two official Australia Post 65c stamps. The stamps are postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity.