Silver Half Ounce 2009 Postal Services, Coin from Australia - detailed information

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200 Years of Postal Services 'Early Post Box' Stamp-Coin Set | The Perth Mint

The Mint says about this coin:

Innovative Stamp-Shaped Coin Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver Australian Legal Tender - 55 cents 55c Commemorative Stamp Limited Availability – 9,000 Presentation Box Certificate of Authenticity The first Stamp-Shaped Coin Set from Australia Post issued last year sold out very quickly. Perth Mint strikes coin in collaboration with Australia Post!

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver The innovative coin is produced from 1/2oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. Coloured Reverse Design The coin’s reverse portrays a 55c commemorative stamp issued by Australia Post. The design features a coloured image of an early postal box and a representation of a postal mark. The design also includes the words 200 YEARS OF POSTAL SERVICES 1809 - 2009. Australian Legal Tender Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the 2009 year-date. 55c Commemorative Stamp The coin is accompanied by the actual 55c Australia Post stamp, designed by Lynette Traynor. Like the coin, it is protected in a capsule to keep it in mint condition forever. Limited Availability No more than 9,000 of these stamp-coin sets will be released by Australia Post. Presentation Box Each set comes in a presentation box incorporating a plinth that can be raised for better display. Certificate of Authenticity Each set is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Silver Content (Troy oz): 0.5
Monetary Denomination (AUD): 0.55
Fineness (% purity): 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g): 15.573
Maximum Dimensions (mm): 26.60 x 37.60
Maximum Thickness (mm): 2.50
Perth Mint Item ID: 09N60AAA
Issue price: AU$ 89.95, US$ 64.35