2008 Centenary of Rugby League Prestige Stamp and Coin Booklet

2008 $1 Centenary of Rugby League – Prestige Coin and Stamp Booklet

Commemorate a century of the "Greatest Game of All" with this official 2008 Prestige Booklet. Released as a joint venture between the Royal Australian Mint and Australia Post, this collection celebrates the 100th anniversary of Rugby League in Australia (1908–2008).

This set serves as a premier tribute for footy fans and numismatic collectors alike, combining the sought-after $1 Centenary of Rugby League coin with a comprehensive philatelic collection featuring the stars of all 16 NRL clubs.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 2008
• Theme: Centenary of Rugby League (1908–2008)
• Coin Included: 1 x $1 Centenary of Rugby League Uncirculated Coin
• Philatelic Components: Features 16 x 50c official postage stamps (designed by Adam Crapp), each depicting a dynamic action shot of an NRL star representing their club.
• Reverse Design: Features the official Centenary of Rugby League logo and a stylized design representing the sport's evolution.
• Obverse Design: Features the 4th definitive portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze
• Mass: 9.00 grams
• Diameter: 25.00 mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: Total coin mintage of 61,389, with only 26,109 presented in these prestige booklets.
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 coin.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N#19383

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin and stamps are presented in their original multi-page Australia Post / Royal Australian Mint prestige booklet featuring historical imagery, club information, and technical specifications.

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in original uncirculated condition, exhibiting sharp design detail and full strike quality. Minor microscopic planchet marks or light factory handling lines consistent with a commercial mint strike may be present.
• Toning: As is characteristic of aluminium-bronze coins from this release, some natural toning or minor spotting may be present due to original packaging materials and age.
• Stamps: All 16 stamps remain in mint, unused, as-issued condition within the booklet pages.
• Packaging & Shelf Wear: Supplied in its original themed presentation booklet. Please note that the outer booklet may exhibit minor shelf wear, light scuffing, or subtle corner softening consistent with storage since 2008.