2022 Perth Mint PNC - 150 Years of Overland Telegraph

150 Years of the Overland Telegraph - 2022 Stamp & Coin Cover

The Perth Mint and Australia Post proudly present this commemorative stamp and coin cover, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Overland Telegraph's completion.

• Australian Legal Tender: Features a coin that is official Australian legal tender.
• Commemorative Reverse Design: The uncirculated aluminium bronze coin showcases a stylised depiction of telegraph poles and their shadows against a cloudy sky, with inscriptions '150TH ANNIVERSARY', 'THE OVERLAND TELEGRAPH'S COMPLETION', and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark.
• Beautifully Designed Presentation: The coin is presented in a card with a circular window, allowing both reverse and obverse designs to be admired.
• Official Australia Post Stamp: An official Australia Post $1.10 stamp is affixed to the envelope, postmarked for the first day of issue.
• Seal of Authenticity: Includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.
• A Momentous Achievement: Commemorates the 22 August 1872 completion of the Overland Telegraph line, a 2,839-kilometre engineering feat that revolutionised Australian communication, spearheaded by Charles Todd.
• Obverse Design: Displays the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, and the 2022 year-date.
• Issue Limit: Limited to 7,000.