2013 $1 100th Anniversary of Australia's First Banknote Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

2013 $1 100th Anniversary of Australia’s First Banknote Stamp and Coin Cover PNCThe first banknote used by the Commonwealth of Australian was a 10 shilling note bearing the serial number M000001.The official numbering ceremony of the note took place on 1 May 1913 at the government printing works in Melbourne.The Perth Mint and The Royal Australian Mint have released two stunning uncirculated commemorative coins accompanied by two official Australia Post stamps to celebrate 100 years since the first Australian banknote was produced.Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, The Perth Mint’s coin is struck from aluminium bronze and The Royal Australian Mint’s coin is struck from Copper Nickel. Both coins are uncirculated. They are housed in a beautifully designed card that fits inside a similarly illustrated envelope with the stamps affixed and with circular windows revealing both coin’s reverse and obverse designs.The Perth Mint’s coin features elements from the original banknote, the title 100th ANNIVERSARY, FIRST BANKNOTE OF AUSTRALIA and the dates 1913-2013.The Royal Australian Mint’s coin reverse features elements from the original banknote and the title CENTENARY OF AUSTRALIAN BANKNOTES.Affixed to the envelope are two official Australia Post stamps. The 60c stamp depicts the numbering ceremony in 1913 and the $2.60 stamp depicts the Australian Coat of Arms as it appears on the first banknote. The stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity and official number.Specifications :Denomination :     $1Quality :              UncirculatedMetal :                 Aluminium BronzeWeight :              13.80gmsDiameter :           30.60mmMintage :             Mint-to-OrderCertificate of Authenticity : Australia Post’s Seal of AuthenticityDenomination :    20cQuality :              UncirculatedMetal :                Copper NickelWeight :              11.30gmsDiameter :           28.52mmMintage :             UnlimitedCertificate of Authenticity : Australia Post’s Seal of AuthenticityRelease Date       11th May 2013.Shipping             May 2013