2016 $1 Chinese New Year Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

2016 $1 Chinese New Year Stamp and Coin Cover PNCThe Perth Mint and Australia Post have released this stunning new Stamp and Coin Cover to celebrate the Chinese New Year.Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival, has more than 4,000 years of history. Being one of the traditional Chinese festivals, it is the grandest and the most important festival for Chinese people.This beautiful Stamp and Coin Cover will make a superb gift or collectable.The reverse of the coin features a dragon, with the Chinese characters for ‘happy new year’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark also appear in the design.The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 21016 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the coin’s obverse.The stamps feature a stylised monkey image and the Chinese character for monkey.Affixed to the envelope are two official Australia Post $1 and $3 stamps. The stamps are postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity.Denomination :               $1Quality :                         UncirculatedMetal :                            Aluminium BronzeWeight :                         13.50 gmsDiameter :                      30.60 mmMintage :                        8,888Certificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of AuthenticityAdvertising Date :            3rd February 2016Release Date :                 3rd February 2016