2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games - Sports of the Games - Prestige Coin and Stamp Booklet

2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games: Sports of the Games – Prestige Coin and Stamp Booklet

Commemorate the spirit of elite competition with this 2006 "Sports of the Games" Prestige Booklet. Released as a joint venture between the Royal Australian Mint and Australia Post, this collection celebrates Melbourne’s role as the host city for the XVIII Commonwealth Games.

This set is highly prized by both numismatists and philatelists, combining four commemorative 50-cent coins with a diverse array of official postage stamps in a beautifully illustrated philatelic numismatic cover (PNC) format.

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2006
• Theme: XVIII Melbourne Commonwealth Games – Sports of the Games
• Coins Included: 4 x 50c Uncirculated Coins featuring:
  • Hockey
  • Cycling
  • Aquatics
  • Athletics
• Philatelic Components: Includes 11 x 50c official Melbourne 2006 postage stamps:
  • A perforated block of four.
  • An imperforate block of four (rarely found in standard circulation).
  • A self-adhesive pair.
  • A self-adhesive single.
• Reverse Designs: Each coin features a dynamic stylized athlete representing their respective sporting discipline.
• Obverse Design: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Composition: Cupro-Nickel
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Legal Tender: Official Australian 50c coins.

A Celebration of Sporting Excellence

The 2006 Melbourne Games brought together thousands of athletes from across the Commonwealth. This prestige booklet serves as a comprehensive souvenir of that event, highlighting the four "pillar" sports that captured the nation's attention. The inclusion of the imperforate stamp block makes this particular booklet a standout for stamp collectors, as these were not available through standard post office outlets.

Condition and Presentation

The coins and stamps are housed in a high-quality, multi-page prestige booklet featuring detailed information about the history of the Games and the featured sports.

Condition Note:

• Uncirculated Quality: The coins are in uncirculated condition, retaining their original mint lustre.
• Stamps: All stamps are in mint, as-issued condition within the booklet.
• Packaging: Supplied as issued.
• Shelf Wear: Please note that the outer prestige booklet may exhibit minor shelf wear or softening at the corners consistent with storage since 2006.