2017 50c Ford 1971 XY Falcon GTHO Phase III Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

2017 50c Ford 1971 XY Falcon GTHO Phase III Coin & Stamp Cover PNCThe GTHO Phase III is one of the undisputed kings of Australian muscle cars. When it emerged it was the most ferocious Falcon to date, with a fire-breathing 351ci V8, an irrepressible "shaker" poking through its bonnet and subtle yet effective body additions.It was trumpeted as the fastest four-door sedan in the world, offering supercar-rivalling acceleration and incredible speed in what was essentially an affordable family season.Though it wasn't intended to be the ultimate locally-developed and built muscle car, the Bathurst-winning XY (along with its Holden and Chrysler rivals) became a victim of its own success. Claims that they were too fast for the road led to the demise of more potent performance models. This ensured immediate classic status, yet it was the GTHO Phase III that entered the pantheon as the greatest-ever Australian high-performance sports sedan.Its stamp on Australian motoring culture remains undisputed.XY Falcon - Total built : 100,474XY Falcon GTHO Phase III - Total built : 300Presented in a full colour envelope and insert along with commemorative Australia Post $1 stamp.Postmarked First Day of Issue 14 October 2017 South Geelong VIC 3220.The coin's obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II design by Ian Rank-Broadley.Each coin is issued as Australian legal tender.Denomination :  50cQuality :            UncirculatedMetal :              Cupro NickelWeight :            15.55 gmsDiameter :         31.51 mmMintage :           TBACertificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of Authenticity.