2017 $1 150th Anniversary of Henry Lawson Coin & Stamp Cover PNC
2017 $1 150th Anniversary of Henry Lawson Coin & Stamp Cover PNC
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2017 $1 150th Anniversary of Henry Lawson Coin & Stamp Cover PNCThe Perth Mint and Australia Post have released this stamp and coin cover commemorating the one of Australia's most celebrated writers - Henry Lawson.Henry Lawson (1867-1922) was an Australian writer and poet born near the gold mining centre of Grenfell, New South Wales, on 17 June 1867. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest poetry and short-story writers of the colonial period.Issued as legal tender under theAustralian Currency Act 1965, the uncirculated aluminium bronze con is housed in a beautifully designed card featuring photographic images of Henry Lawson.The card includes a circular window revealing the obverse and reverse of the coin.The coin's reverse features a representation of Henry Lawson's profile within the inscription 150th ANNIVERSARY. The design includes the inscription of Henry Lawson's signature and The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark.The Ian Rank-Bradley effigy of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 year-date and the monetary denomination are featured on the coin's obverse.Affixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post $1.00 stamp, postmarked First Day of Issue along with Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.Postmarked First Day of Issue 13th June 2017, Grenfell NSW 2810.Denomination : $1Quality : UncirculatedMetal : Aluminium BronzeWeight : 13.50 gmsDiameter : 30.60 mmMintage : 7,500Certificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of Authenticity