2022 20c Diary of a Wombat Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

2022 20c Diary of a Wombat Coin & Stamp Cover PNC.The Royal Australian Mint has partnered with the Children's Book Council of Australia in a new series that celebrates books, reading and storytelling.This year's released is a tribute to Jackie French and Bruce Whatley's award winning Diary of a Wombat, first published 20 years ago, and is the second coin in the series. Discover the life of one of Australia's favourite furry friend.The joy of reading is celebrated in this partnership between The Royal Australian mint and the Children's Book Council of Australia as we approach one of the most fun occasions of Australian children's calendars - Book Week 2022.Imaginations are captivated as children delve into the wonders of the literary world, including Diary of a wombat by one of Australia's most prolific writers, Jackie French and illustrator, Bruce Whatley. Marking 20 years since it was first published, this coin is the second in the series.The book follows the life of a wombat named Mothball whose day comprises sleeping, eating, digging and more sleeping. The wily wombat even manages to train its human neighbours to feed it carrots and oats. With a limited mintage and colourful design, this eye-catching coin will appeal to children, parents and Australian wildlife lovers.With a maximum mintage of 7,500 pnc's, this coloured coin is struck to an uncirculated finish, featuring the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.This unique coloured design features illustrations from the book.Each coin is issued as Australian legal tender.Postmarked First Day of Issue 13th December 2022, Sydney NSW 2000.Denomination :  20cQuality :            UncirculatedMetal :              Cupro NickelWeight :            15.30 gmsDiameter :         28.52 mmMintage :           7,500Certificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of AuthenticityAustralia has a long involvement in peacekeeping and peace operations, starting 75 years ago when four Australian military observers arrived in the Netherland East Indies - now Indonesia - as members of a UN group supervising the ceasefire between nationalist and Netherland forces.The coin's reverse pays homage to the contribution of '75 years of Australian Peacekeepers'.The coin's obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sculpted by Jody Clark.Contains coloured coin struck to the Royal Australian Mints uncirculated quality.Issued as Australian legal tender.Denomination :       $2Quality :                 UncirculatedMetal :                   Aluminium BronzeWeight :                 6.60 gmsDiameter :              20.50 mmMintage :                7,500Certificate of Authenticity : Australia Post Seal of Authenticity