2019 PNC - Ford Motorsport Legend - Ford 1989 Sierra RS500

2019 Dick Johnson's Sierra RS500 Cosworth Stamp and Coin Cover (PNC) Australia Post – Royal Australian Mint (Issue 11)

• A Legend of the Track: Celebrate one of the most dominant eras in Australian motorsport history. This limited edition release honours Dick Johnson’s legendary 1989 season, where his iconic red and gold Shell Ultra-Hi Sierra RS500 Cosworth reigned supreme, securing both the Australian Touring Car Championship and a Bathurst 1000 victory.
• Turbocharged Power: The Sierra RS500 was a marvel of 1980s engineering, powered by a two-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder, fuel-injected engine. This "Group A" beast remains a fan favourite for its raw speed and aggressive styling.
• Coloured 50c Uncirculated Coin: Struck by the Royal Australian Mint, this cupro-nickel coin features a vibrant, multi-coloured reverse design of the #17 Sierra in full race trim.
  • Note: While released in the 2019 PNC series, the coin carries a 2018 year-date, as it was originally part of the popular Motorsport Legends uncirculated set.
• Obverse Details: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the $0.50 monetary denomination.
• Commemorative $1 Stamp: Affixed with an official Australia Post $1.00 "Special Occasions" balloon stamp, cancelled with a themed First Day of Issue pictorial postmark.
• Vibrant Pictorial Envelope: Housed in a high-octane, full-colour envelope featuring action photography of the Sierra RS500 and a detailed career biography of the Hall of Fame driver, Dick Johnson.
• Strictly Limited Mintage: A "must-have" for Ford fans and motorsport collectors, with a restricted production of only 7,500 units worldwide. Includes the official Australia Post Seal of Authenticity.
• Condition: Excellent condition. The coin remains in pristine uncirculated condition. As these are authentic postal covers, some minor shelf wear may be present on the outer envelope.