2013 Perth Mint PNC - Australian Shelduck

2013 Australian Shelduck Stamp and Coin Cover (PNC)Australia Post – Perth Mint (Issue 10)

• The Majestic Mountain Duck: Celebrates the Australian Shelduck, a large and strikingly colourful waterbird found across the wetlands of southern and western Australia, often referred to as the "Mountain Duck."
• Detailed $1 Uncirculated Coin: Features a $1 aluminium-bronze coin struck by the Perth Mint on behalf of the Government of Tuvalu. The design showcases the Shelduck in its natural habitat with intricate feather and landscape detail.
• High-Value Stamp and Postmark: Includes an official $1.65 Australia Post "Birds of Australia" stamp, cancelled with a pictorial First Day of Issue postmark dated 2013.
• Educational Narrative: The illustrated cover offers fascinating insights into the bird's unique characteristics, including its preference for lowland waters despite its common name.
• Official Authenticity: A collaborative release between the Perth Mint and Australia Post, complete the official Seal of Authenticity. 
• Condition: Please note that some wear may be present on the covers.