2009 Perth Mint PNC - Australia Post 200th Anniversary

2009 Bicentenary of Australia Post Isaac Nichols Coloured $1 Stamp and Coin Cover (PNC) Australia Post – The Perth Mint (Issue 2)

• 200 Years of Postal Heritage: Commemorates the bicentenary of postal services in Australia (1809–2009), honouring two centuries of communication connecting communities across the nation since the appointment of former convict Isaac Nichols as the first postmaster.
• Isaac Nichols Coloured $1 Coin: Features an uncirculated $1 legal tender aluminium-bronze coin struck by The Perth Mint, displaying a vibrant multi-coloured reverse depicting Isaac Nichols overseeing the arrival of mail in early Sydney, inspired by R. Shackel's classic 1959 artwork.
• Integrated Philatelic Presentation: Includes an official 55c Australia Post Bicentenary stamp cancelled with a themed First Day of Issue pictorial postmark (25 March 2009, Sydney NSW 2000—the site of Australia’s first post office), housed in an illustrated envelope bearing the official Seal of Authenticity.
• Historic Joint Issue: A flagship release celebrating Australia Post’s own milestone anniversary, representing an essential centerpiece for postal history enthusiasts, philatelists, and Australian numismatic collectors.
• Condition: Uncirculated coin in original presentation cover. Please note that minor handling or shelf wear may be present on the outer packaging.