Her Majesty The Queen has been witness to many astonishing changes that have taken place in the world over her lifetime, from events such as the Second World War to the landing of the first man on the moon. The past eighty-five years has seen radical development in the areas of medicine, transport and technology - notwithstanding the great depression and the recent global financial crises.
In addition, Her Majesty has faced many personal challenges with strength and dignity, qualities for which she has become renowned.
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse depicts a smiling portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and features a representation of her personal flag as Head of the Commonwealth of Australia. The inscriptions read, H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, 85th Birthday and the dates 1926 - 2011. Also featured is The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date are shown on the coin’s obverse.
AUSTRALIA POST’S SEAL OF AUTHENTICITY AND OFFICIAL NUMBER
The stamp and coin cover features Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity and Official Number.
OFFICIAL AUSTRALIA POST STAMPS
Affixed to the specially designed envelope is one $2.20 stamp, featuring Rolf Harris’s famous portrait of Her Majesty. The second 60c stamp depicts Brian Dunlop’s stunning 1984 Royal portrait. Both stamps are postmarked for the first day of issue by Australia Post.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Maximum Gross Weight (g) 13.80
Maximum Diameter (mm) 30.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 3.10
Designer Ryan Vanderwiel
