2013 $1 Bush Babies II Possum Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

2013 $1 Australian Bush Babies II Possum Stamp and Cover PNCThe Perth Mint and Australia Post have released the second aluminium bronze coin in this adorable series featuring iconic baby animals.The coin and stamp both feature the brush-tailed possum. It is a marsupial and most widely distributed possum in Australia. Although these possums vary considerably in size and colour, all brush-tails have a pink nose, long whiskers, large ears and sharp claws. 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.The coin’s reverse features an irresistible image capturing the shy baby possum. As well as the Perth Mint’s ‘P’ Mintmark, the design features a ‘friendly’ Australian insect and delicately frosted representations of Australia bush flowers. Affixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post $6.45 stamp.The stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity and official number.Denomination :         $1Quality :                   UncirculatedMetal :                     Aluminium BronzeWeight :                   13.00 gmsDiameter :                30.60 mmMintage :                  UnlimitedCertificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of AuthenticityAdvertising Date :      2013Release Date :           2013Shipping Date :          2013