{"product_id":"2025-pmc-raptors-birds-of-prey-black-breasted-buzzard","title":"2025 PMC - Raptors - Birds of Prey - Black Breasted Buzzard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/PACKING_SLIP_LOGO.png?v=1703545409\" alt=\"Loose Change Coins Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Raptors Birds of Prey Postal Medallion Cover - Black-Breasted Buzzard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate one of Australia's most impressive avian predators with this official 2025 Postal Medallion Cover from Australia Post. Part of the popular Raptors Birds of Prey collection, this release honours the Black-Breasted Buzzard, renowned across the continent for its distinct appearance, broad wingspan, and remarkable hunting prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in an officially illustrated presentation envelope, this postal medallion cover includes a large-format commemorative medallion rendered in full colour alongside an official Australia Post stamp and First Day of Issue postmark. It stands as an essential addition for collectors of native Australian wildlife, raptor themes, and philatelic medallion covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raptors Birds of Prey – Black-Breasted Buzzard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Postal Medallion Cover (PMC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedallion Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-Colour Enamel \/ Plated Base Metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp Denomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official Australia Post Stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePostmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Day of Issue Cancel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia Post\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details \u0026amp; Key Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibrant Medallion Art:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an exclusive commemorative medallion displaying a detailed, full-colour artwork depiction of the Black-Breasted Buzzard in flight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Avian Icon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honours the Black-Breasted Buzzard (\u003ci\u003eHamirostra melanosternon\u003c\/i\u003e), one of Australia's largest raptors famous for its intelligence and unique tool-using habit of using stones to crack open emu eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Philatelic Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a matching Australia Post stamp affixed to a beautifully designed pictorial cover with a dedicated commemorative postmark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Presentation Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncirculated Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The enclosed medallion remains in fresh, uncirculated condition inside its protective clear window display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Packaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed in its original Australia Post full-colour presentation cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Storage Wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outer presentation covers may exhibit minor shelf wear, subtle corner softening, or light surface handling marks consistent with postal storage and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051399348471,"sku":"23-PMC-R:B-BB","price":17.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/23-PMC-RB-BB_1.jpg?v=1787442256","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/2025-pmc-raptors-birds-of-prey-black-breasted-buzzard","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}