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The Perth Mint and Australia Post are delighted to present the fifth and final coin in this adorable series featuring iconic baby animals.
The coin and stamp both feature an irresistible image capturing the innocence, curiosity and gentle playfulness of a beautiful baby kangaroo.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the uncirculated aluminium bronze coin is housed in a beautifully designed card that fits inside a similarly illustrated envelope with a circular window revealing the coin’s reverse and obverse designs.
DESIGN
In her fifth outstanding design for Australian Bush Babies, Elise Martinson portrays a beautiful little kangaroo joey. The cute marsupial is set against a background of native flowers and foliage. The design includes the kangaroo’s insect friend and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. The coin’s obverse portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.
OFFICIAL AUSTRALIA POST STAMP
Affixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post $1.65 stamp. The stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity and official number.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 13.00
Maximum Diameter (mm) 30.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 3.10
Designer Elise Martinson |
