2013 20c 25th Anniversary of Parliament House Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

2013 20c 25th Anniversary of Parliament House Coin & Stamp Cover PNCIn 2013, Canberra’s centenary year, Australia’s Parliament House marks its 25th Anniversary. Opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 9 May 1988, this architecturally and symbolically significant building is at the heart of our parliamentary democracy. Following an international design competition, New York based Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp was awarded the commission on 26 June 1980.Constructed almost entirely from Australian materials, the building covers some 250,000 square metres on a landscaped 32-hectare site. It house more than 5,000 people during sitting times and is home to an impressive art collection.The coin accompanying this cover focuses on the ordered aesthetic of this inspiring building, which can be seen in the background of the stamp, from the Road Trip Australia stamp issue.This commemorative coin and stamp cover features a fully illustrated card Enclosing the uncirculated 20c commemorative coin, along with a custom envelope with a 60c Commemorative Road Trip Stamp.Postmarked first day of issue 2nd July 2013 Sydney NSW 2000.Denomination :         20cQuality :                   UncirculatedMetal :                     Cupro NickelWeight :                   11.30 gmsDiameter :                28.52 mmMintage :                  15,000Certificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of AuthenticityAdvertising Date :      2013Release Date :           2013Shipping Date :          2013