2007 Australia Post - Blast Off! 50 Years in Space Prestige Folder

2007 Australia Post - Blast Off! 50 Years in Space Prestige Folder

Celebrate the golden anniversary of space exploration and the 35th anniversary of the Moon Walk with this rare Prestige Edition folder. A joint collaboration between Australia Post and The Perth Mint, this set is a significant tribute to humanity’s journey into the cosmos.

Collection Highlights:

• World First Lenticular Coin: Includes The Perth Mint’s 35th Anniversary of the Moon Walk 1oz Silver Proof Coin. This was the world’s first legal tender coin to incorporate lenticular imaging, featuring three distinct frames:

1. 1. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the lunar surface.
   2. The Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket.
   3. Buzz Aldrin in his iconic helmet and space suit.

• Exclusive Philatelic Content: Contains the Australia Post Blast Off! 50 Years in Space miniature sheet and the Sputnik stamp.
• Limited Edition: This Prestige Folder was strictly limited to just 1,000 units produced. This specific set is Number 222.

Technical Specifications:

• Coin Metal: 1oz of 99.9% Pure Silver.
• Coin Weight: 31.10 grams.
• Coin Diameter: 40mm.
• Coin Finish: Proof with Lenticular Imaging.
• Total Coin Mintage: 18,415 (inclusive of all packaging types).
• Folder Mintage: 1,000.

Condition and Presentation:

Condition: This set is in excellent condition, well-preserved as a premium collector's item.

Packaging: Housed in a decorative hardcover prestige folder designed to protect both the numismatic and philatelic components.

Key Features:

• Historic Collaboration: A high-end release from Australia Post and The Perth Mint.
• Numbered Collectibility: Hand-numbered as part of a very low 1,000-unit run.
• Legal Tender: The silver proof coin is official Australian legal tender.