2018 $1 Diwali Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

2018 $1 Diwali Coin & Stamp Cover PNCThe Perth Mint and Australia Post have released this stunning Diwali  stamp and coin cover featuring Ganesha.During Diwali Ganesha is revered as the deity of intellect, the patron of arts and sciences, a remover of obstacles. He is worshipped with Lakshmi to welcome wisdom along with wealth.Ganesha is typically portrayed with the head of an elephant, a rotund belly and four arms. He is often depicted holding an axe to cut down ignorance and a lotus flower, the symbol of enlightenment, with a rat or mouse at his feet.The reverse of the coin features a coloured representation of Ganesha holding a lotus flower and an ornamental axe, with a mouse at his feet. The design includes the inscription 'happy diwali' and The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' Mintmark.The coin's obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2018 year-date and the monetary denomination.Issued as Tuvalu tender, this uncirculated aluminium bronze coin is housed in a beautifully designed card featuring photographic images.The card includes a circular window revealing the obverse and reverse of the coin.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 17 July 2018 - Melbourne VIC 3000Denomination :         $1 (TVD)Quality :                   UncirculatedMetal :                     Aluminium BronzeWeight :                   13.50 gmsDiameter :                30.60 mmMintage :                 7,500Certificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of Authenticity