2005 PNC - Queen's Baton Relay - Melbourne Commonwealth Games

2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games: Queen's Baton Relay $5 Stamp and Coin Cover (PNC) Australia Post – Royal Australian Mint

• The Journey of the Queen's Baton: Celebrates the historic Queen's Baton Relay arriving in Australia for the Melbourne 2006 XVIII Commonwealth Games, honouring the cherished global tradition carrying Her Majesty's personal message of goodwill, unity, and sportsmanship across Commonwealth nations to the opening ceremony.
• Queen's Baton Relay $5 Coin: Features an uncirculated legal tender $5 aluminium-bronze non-circulating coin struck by the Royal Australian Mint, displaying an intricate commemorative reverse design capturing the dynamic spirit and movement of the baton relay, paired with Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• Integrated Philatelic Presentation: Includes an official Australia Post Queen's Baton Relay commemorative stamp cancelled with an official First Day of Issue pictorial postmark, presented on an authentic full-colour illustrated display envelope celebrating the road to the Melbourne 2006 Games.
• Strictly Limited Collector Issue: Released in the collaborative commemorative series between Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint, restricted to a strictly limited mintage of only 20,000 units worldwide, making it an essential acquisition for Commonwealth Games memorabilia collectors, sports enthusiasts, philatelists, and numismatists.
• Condition: Uncirculated coin in original presentation cover, complete with its protective clear cover sleeve and remaining in good condition. Please note that minor handling or shelf wear may be present on the outer packaging.