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 postman in a coloured uniform delivering mail to a woman at home 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.

Technical Specifications