2016 PNC - Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday - Raphael Maklouf Portrait

Key Features:

• Historic Effigy: Features the original decimal Raphael Maklouf portrait (1985) on a 2016-dated coin.
• First Ever Frosted Uncirculated 20c: The 20-cent Platypus reverse is struck in the RAM's premium Frosted Uncirculated quality for the first time.
• Significance: Celebrates Queen Elizabeth II becoming the first British monarch to reach 90 years of age.
• Coin: Australian legal tender 20-cent coin.

Chart Her Majesty's life and reign through the art of numismatic portraiture with the remarkable 2016 Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC), commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday!

This unique PNC features an Australian legal tender 20-cent coin, specifically chosen to showcase the Raphael Maklouf portrait from 1985. This is a true stroke of genius by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) for two key reasons:

• Historic Effigy: This 20-cent denomination has not carried the Maklouf effigy since 1985, making the presence of this 2016-dated coin a fascinating addition for collectors.
• Premium Quality First: This is the very first time that the beloved Stuart Devlin 'Platypus' 20-cent reverse motif has been struck to the Mint's exquisite Frosted Uncirculated quality!

The Frosted Uncirculated finish gives the iconic Australian reverse motif a stunning and unique "look." For anyone dedicated to maintaining a complete collection, this set of utterly unique coin types is a compulsory acquisition.