2009 Perth Mint PNC - Australia Post 200th Anniversary

2009 Bicentenary of the Australia Post Stamp and Coin Cover (PNC) Australia Post – Perth Mint (Issue 2)

• 200 Years of Connection: Commemorates the 200th anniversary of postal services in Australia (1809–2009). This milestone release honours the evolution of communication that has linked Australians across the vast continent for over two centuries.
• Isaac Nichols Commemorative Coin: Struck by the Perth Mint, this aluminium-bronze $1 uncirculated coin features a unique, multi-coloured reverse design. It depicts Australia’s first postmaster, Isaac Nichols, based on a classic 1959 artwork by R. Shackel. The design highlights Nichols—a former convict who rose to this influential position—overseeing the arrival of mail in early Sydney.
• Historical Narrative: The illustrated envelope traces the origins of the service from Nichols' appointment in 1809 to the sophisticated modern network of Australia Post today.
• Official Stamp and Postmark: Affixed with an official 55c Australia Post Bicentenary stamp, cancelled with a themed First Day of Issue pictorial postmark dated 25 March 2009, from Sydney, NSW 2000—the site of Australia's very first post office.
• Obverse Details: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date.
• Limited Edition Mintage: A prestigious historical release with a restricted production run, making it an essential acquisition for collectors of Australian postal and social history.
• Official Presentation: Housed in a beautifully designed envelope featuring the official Australia Post Seal of Authenticity.
• Condition: Excellent condition. Some minor age-related shelf wear may be present on the outer envelope.