• A circular commemorative coin or medallion on a black background, featuring a vintage illustration of a postal worker and the text 'AUSTRALIA 200 YEARS OF POSTAL SERVICE IN AUSTRALIA' around the edge frpom our Gold Proof Sets & Commemorative Medals collection
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2009 "200 Years of Postal Service in Australia" $1 Silver Proof Coin

2009 "200 Years of Postal Service in Australia" $1 Silver Proof Coin

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Issued by The Perth Mint in 2009, this $1 proof coin marks two centuries of postal service in Australia, depicting a colonial-era postal messenger delivering mail on foot a design that recalls Australia's earliest mail routes, when letters were carried between settlements often on foot or horseback long before formal postal infrastructure existed.

Struck in 31.14g (1oz) of 99.9% pure silver to proof finish, the coin's obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II alongside The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mintmark. Each coin is individually numbered and presented in official Perth Mint packaging with accompanying certificate - this example is numbered 1200.

A fitting piece for collectors interested in Australian postal history or building a themed set of Perth Mint silver proof issues.

200 Years of Postal Service Australia 2009 $1 Silver Proof Coin Specifications:

  • Denomination: $1 AUD
  • Metal: Silver (99.9%)
  • Weight: 31.14g (1oz)
  • Finish: Proof
  • Mint: The Perth Mint
  • Mintmark: P
  • Theme: 200 Years of Postal Service in Australia
  • Coin Number: 1200

FAQ

What does the design on this 2009 postal service coin depict?

The coin shows a colonial-era postal messenger on foot, representing the early days of mail delivery in Australia before formal postal infrastructure was established.

Is this coin individually numbered and does it come with documentation?

Yes, each coin is individually numbered by The Perth Mint (this one is numbered 1200) and presented in official mint packaging with accompanying certificate.

Discover more themed Australian silver proof issues in our World & Vintage Coins, Gold Proof Sets & Commemorative Medals collection.

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