2019 PNC - Queen Victoria 200th Birth Anniversary - Impressions

2019 PNC - Queen Victoria 200th Birth Anniversary

Impressions Limited Edition Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC)

Commemorate the bicentennial of Queen Victoria's birth with this exquisite limited edition 2019 Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC). This premium cover honours one of the most influential monarchs in British history, whose reign spanned a period of profound social, economic, and technological change.

PNC Specifications

• Catalogue Reference: MC 19/40 (McDonald's)
• Postmark: Victoria Park, WA
• Issue Date: 01/11/2019
• Issue Price: $159.95
• Production: Limited to 2,500 covers

The Coin

The cover is upgraded to feature a magnificent silver coin, adding significant value and collector appeal:

• Coin: 1oz Silver Proof $1 Coin
• Composition: 1 Ounce of Pure Silver (as requested)
• Finish: Proof
• Denomination: $1 (One Dollar)
• Coin Issue Date: 01/11/2019
• Reverse Design: Designed by Aleysha Howarth, the reverse powerfully depicts the four effigies used on Australian coinage between 1857 and 1901, with St Edward’s Crown positioned in the centre.
• Obverse Design: Features the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  

Historical Significance

The cover text highlights key aspects of Queen Victoria's life and legacy:

• Early Life: She was born Alexandrina Victoria on May 24, 1819, and was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom at the age of 18.
• Linguistic Skills: The Queen studied French, Italian, and Latin. She was reportedly fluent in German and later used Hindustani with servants.
• Family: She married her first cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and their marriage produced nine children and 42 grandchildren, securing her status as the "Grandmother of Europe."
• Reign: Her reign lasted 63 years and seven months, a period known as the Victorian Era.

This PNC is a meaningful and high-value collectible for numismatists, philatelists, and those interested in British history and royal memorabilia.