2005 Perth Mint PNC - Year of the Rooster

2005 Year of the Rooster Stamp and Coin Cover (PNC)

A Joint Issue of Australia Post and the Perth Mint

Product Overview

This highly collectable PNC celebrates the Year of the Rooster, the tenth animal in the Chinese Lunar Zodiac. This release is a milestone for collectors, as it features the first-ever Australian Lunar coin struck by the Perth Mint in Aluminium Bronze.

The Coin

• Denomination: 50 Cent (50c)
• Metal: Aluminium Bronze (AlBr)
• Diameter: 38.74 mm
• Weight: 20.00g
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Design: The reverse depicts a striking image of a Rooster with the rising sun and the Chinese character for 'Rooster'.
• Mint: The Perth Mint

The Stamp & Envelope

• Stamps: Features a Christmas Island Mini Sheet containing a 50c and a $1.45 stamp.
• Postmark: First Day of Issue – 4 January 2005, Christmas Island, WA 6798.
• Presentation: The coin is mounted on a brightly illustrated card with traditional Chinese-style imagery. It is housed in a themed envelope with a circular window designed to showcase the coin's detail.

Condition

• Status: Excellent / Great Condition.
• Notes: The cover and coin have been well-preserved with only minor wear consistent with age.