2015 20c Netball World Cup Sydney Coin & Stamp Cover PNC
2015 20c Netball World Cup Sydney Coin & Stamp Cover PNC
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2015 20c Netball World Cup Sydney Coin & Stamp Cover PNC.As Australia prepares to host the Netball World Cup 2015, the Royal Australian Mint has released a spectacular silver domed coin and a commemorative 20c uncirculated coin. These coins are a testimony to Australia’s connection to netball and the continued growth and impact of the sport globally. In August 2015, Australia will host the world’s pinnacle netball championship, the 14th Netball World Cup and for the second time, the Netball World Cup will be hosted in Sydney.Held every four years since the world cup’s inception in 1963, Australia previously hosted the Netball World Cup on two occasions, in Perth in 1967 and in Sydney in 1991. Having been victorious on both occasions, Australia will face the 2015 championships with an advantage to secure their 11th Netball World Cup victory. The ten day event will showcase the world’s netball elite from 16 countries, all vying for the championship trophy and netball’s greatest honour. As the most popular women’s sport in Australia and with an estimated one million players nationwide, Australia’s association with netball is enduring.The reverse of the uncirculated coin features an artistic impression of the Netball World Cup trophy and a netball. Each coin features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by Ian Rank-Broadly and is issued as Australian Legal Tender. This stamp issue features the official Netball World Cup Sydney 2015 logo and theming, recognising Australia as the host of the world’s pinnacle netball championship, the 14th Netball World Cup. Postmarked First Day of Issue.Each Coin and stamp cover features the Royal Australian Mint commemorative 20c coin and an official Australia Post 70c commemorative stamp.Denomination : 20cQuality : UncirculatedMetal : Cupro NickelWeight : 11.30 gmsDiameter : 28.52 mmMintage : PNC TBACertificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of Authenticity