2013 PNC - Holey Dollar & Dump Bicentenary 1813 - 2013

2013 Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar and Dump $1 Stamp and Coin Cover (PNC) Australia Post – Royal Australian Mint (Issue 23)

• Australian Monetary Ingenuity: Commemorates the 200th anniversary of Australia’s first distinctive currency (1813–2013), created under Governor Lachlan Macquarie when convicted counterfeiter William Henshall cut centres from 40,000 Spanish silver eight-reale pieces to create the legendary "Holey Dollar" and central "Dump", solving a chronic coinage shortage in the fledgling colony of New South Wales.
• Unique 'C' Mintmark $1 Coin: Features an uncirculated $1 legal tender aluminium-bronze coin struck by the Royal Australian Mint with a special 'C' (Canberra) mintmark, displaying a modern commemorative reverse tribute honouring the historic Holey Dollar and Dump, paired with Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• Integrated Philatelic Presentation: Includes two embossed official Australia Post commemorative stamps cancelled with an official First Day of Issue pictorial postmark dated 22 October 2013 from Port Macquarie NSW 2444, presented on an authentic full-colour illustrated display envelope celebrating Australia's early numismatic heritage.
• Strictly Limited Collector Issue: Released as official PNC Issue 23 of 2013 in the collaborative commemorative series between Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint, restricted to a strictly limited mintage of only 15,000 covers worldwide. Please note that serial/certificate numbers will vary from the one shown in photos as multiple copies are available.
• Condition: Uncirculated coin in original presentation cover. Please note that minor handling or shelf wear may be present on the outer packaging.