2020 Lunar Year of the Rat Medallion & Stamp Cover PNC

2020 Lunar Year of the Rat Medallion & Stamp Cover PNCThe clever Rat is the first of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.According to the traditional story, the order of the calendar was determined by the Jade Emperor's race. This race included a river crossing, and while the cunning Rat could not swim, he managed to traverse the rier on the back of the Ox, who was an efficient swimmer.Just before the Ox reached the opposite bank, the Rat leapt off to take first place.The Year of the Rat begins on 25 January 2020.The Rat symbolizes good luck and wealth.Those born in the Year of the Rat are said to be imaginative, generous, quick-tempered and intelligent. Rat years over the last century were 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008.The representations of the Rat on the stamp and medallion are based on characters from the traditional art form of Peking Opera.Affixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post $1.10 stamp. The stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.Postmarked First Day of Issue 8 January 2020 Christmas Island WA 6798.Denomination :       MedallionFinish :                   UncirculatedMetal :                    Zinc Alloy with Gold PlatingDiameter :              61 mmWeight :                 57 gmsAuthenticity :          Australia Post Seal of Authenticity