Australian Postal Numismatic Covers |
1999 $1 UNC
Year of Older Persons
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During 1999, the theme features on the $1 coin, representing the
International Year of Older Persons (IYOP) logo. To raise awareness about older
citizens’ contribution to society, Australia has adopted the motto "towards a
society for all ages". The Coin and Stamp Pack for the United Nations International
Year of Older Persons (IYOP) has a specially-prepared envelope with two stamps and houses
the uncirculated $1 coin on a card
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Packs consisting of a specimen quality 1999 Older Persons Dollar
coin and two 45 cent International Year of Older Persons Postage Stamps were jointly issued
by Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint, Canberra on 11th February, 1999.
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The postage stamps have been cancelled with a specially worded ink mark which reads
"First Day of Issue 11 February 1999 Caloundra QLD 4551"
The stamps were designed by Lynda Warner from Hobart and the pack was designed by Belinda
Marshall of the Australian Post Graphic Design Studio |
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Nominal Specifications
| Denomination: |
$1 |
| Metal:Aluminium Bronze |
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| Mass: |
9.0 grams |
| Diameter: |
25.0 mm |
| Reverse: |
Woijciech Pietranik |
| Obverse: |
Ian Rank-Broadley |
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