Mint proof condition.
25 Australian stamps superbly minted in gold-plated sterling silver, this Australian collection represents the spirit of our nation over the last 200 years, plus a handmade leather presentation case, plus a book in matching leather. It marked the last two hundred anniversary of European settlement in Australia. This is a unique collection minted in Australia in 1988.
The Australian Collection, issued under the authority of Australia Post, to commemorate Australia’s Bicentenary in 1988, by Hallmark Diemasters & Engravers Pty Ltd is limited to 10,000 sets, of which this is set No 2087. My information is that sales did not reach anywhere near this number – word has it that only around 3,500 were actually sold.
A perfect opportunity for you to own a collection of Australian stamps, gleaming proof struck in solid silver and plated with 24 carat gold known as “The Australian Collection”.
The set comprises 25 gold plated solid silver proof condition replica Australian stamps featuring 25 iconic Australian stamps over the past 140 years.
Each ingot varies in size and weight, is a substantial 2.2mm thick, and is the same outer size as its original paper stamp counterpart. Highly polished proof quality, hand struck in solid sterling silver, plated with 24 carat gold.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and a handmade green soft quilted leather presentation case with gold embossing and highlights. Rear of each stamp is stamped with “The Australian Collection” and “.925 silver HF” to authenticate them.
Included with the collection is a lockable key, gold embossed leather case inlaid with velvet, with a handmade horn lifting spatula, plus a 224 page special edition of 'Spirit of a Nation' quarter bound in matching leather, with raised spine bindings, and hand tooled gold leaf titles. A special jeweller's cloth is also supplied for handling the replicas.
The set of 25 Gold stamps comprises:
1860 South Australian 2 Shillings
1949 Coat of Arms 1 Pound
1900 Victoria Boer War 1 Penny
1888 NSW Centennial 20 Shillings
1964 Matthew Flinders 10 Shillings
1965 ANZAC Landing 2 Shilling/3 Pence
1951Foundation of Commonwealth 2 x 3 Pence
1955 Cobb & Co. Coach 2 Shillings
1934 Macarthur's Centenary 9 Pence
1931 Kingsford Smith's Southern Cross 6 Pence
1940 Australian Imperial Force 6 Pence
1927 Parliament House Canberra 1 1/2 Pence
1854 Western Australian Black Swan 1 Penny
1882 Queensland Chalon Head 1 Pound
1953 Coronation 2 Shillings
1913 Kangaroo and Map 2 Pound
1960 Melbourne Cup 5 Pence
1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge 5 Shillings
1961 Melba Centenary 5 Pence
1956 Melbourne Olympics 7 1/2 Pence
1957 Flying Doctors Service 7 Pence
1988 Australia's Bicentenary 37 Cents
1964 Captain Cook 7 Shillings & 6 Pence
1986 America's Cup 36 Cents
1949 Henry Lawson 2 1/2 Pence
The set I have includes:
· Quilted soft leather presentation case
· Large A4 colour card sheet of the stamps in place
· 25 x twenty four carat gold plated solid silver stamps
· Original Certificate of Authenticity
· Real handmade bone/horn spatula “lifter” for the stamps to prevent fingerprints etc
Included with the collection is a lockable key
You ALSO get the huge matching book as shown, with leather bound hard cover.
As an added bonus I'll include free Australia Post Parcel delivery to any address in Australia, including tracking, signature on delivery and $4,000 insurance cover for loss or damage.