Commems Collection Philately Friday: #09 - 2010 Australia Coinage Centennial

This week we travel to the land "down under" for a look at the stamps that helped mark the 100th Anniversary of Australia's distinct national coinage - it had previously used the coinage of the UK and other countries.

Two commemorative stamps were issued: 55-Cent and $2.75. The 55-Cent stamp covered the Basic Postage Rate (BPR) for a small letter (domestic); the $2.75 stamp covered the rate for a heavier/larger domestic envelope or international letter.

Shown on the 55-Cent stamp is the reverse of a 1910 Two Shillings silver coin; the coin's reverse depicts the Australian Coat-of-Arms of the time. The $2.75 stamp presents the coin's obverse which depicts King Edward VII, the reigning monarch at the time.

Official Australia Post First Day Cover (FDC)



Official Australia Post Philatelic-Numismatic Cover (PNC) with Commemorative One Dollar Coin