Australian Numismatic And Postal Collectibles Collection

Overview
A Curated Collection Of Six Australian Numismatic And Postal Items Produced By The Royal Australian Mint, Spanning Commemorative Coins, Medallions, And Phonecard Collectibles. The Lot Represents Significant Australian Historical Themes Including Military Repatriation, Federation Heritage, And The Iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Specifications

Bringing Them Home Repatriation Coins (2 Examples)
Denomination: $2
Year: 2019
Composition: Aluminium-Bronze And Cupro-Nickel
Condition: Uncirculated
Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint Presentation Folders With Full-Colour Historical Booklets
Mintmark: C (Canberra)
Design: Commemorates 100 Years Of Repatriation Of Australian Servicemen And Women From World War I. Reverse Features Soldiers And Nurses In A Hospital Ward Setting, With Text 'A Hundred Years Of Repatriation'. Obverse Bears Queen Elizabeth Ii Effigy.
Historical Context: Throughout 1919, Tens Of Thousands Of Soldiers And Nurses Returned To Australia From The First World War, Many With Severe Psychological And Physical Wounds. The Newly Established Federal Repatriation Department Provided War Pensions, Health Care, Education, Employment, Housing, Soldier Settlement, And Commemorations. A Century On, The Department Of Veterans' Affairs Continues To Provide Vital Support And Services To Nearly 300,000 Serving And Ex-Serving Men And Women And Their Families.

Centenary Of Federation Medallion
Denomination: Commemorative Medallion
Year: 2001
Composition: Aluminium-Bronze
Condition: Uncirculated
Packaging: Original Cardboard Presentation Card With Rainbow Gradient Design
Inscription: 'Centenary Of Federation Medallion - For Primary School Students' With Federation Logo (1901-2001)
Design: Obverse Features Map Of Australia With Federation Emblem. Reverse Shows Federation Anniversary Dates And Commemorative Text.
Historical Significance: Issued To Commemorate 100 Years Of Australian Federation, Distributed To Primary School Students As Educational Collectibles.

$5 Bimetallic Commemorative Coin - Royal Flying Doctor Service
Denomination: $5
Year: 1998
Composition: Bimetallic (Cupro-Nickel And Aluminium-Bronze)
Condition: Uncirculated
Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint Presentation Card (Orange/Red Background)
Design: Commemorates 70 Years Of The Royal Flying Doctor Service (1928-1998). Reverse Features Aircraft In Outback Landscape. Obverse Bears Queen Elizabeth Ii Effigy.
Historical Context: The Royal Flying Doctor Service Of Australia Has Provided Essential Medical Services To Remote And Rural Australia Since 1928, Delivering Emergency Medical Care, Preventative Health Services, And Aeromedical Retrieval Across Vast Distances.

Royal Flying Doctor Service $2 Telstra Phonecard
Denomination: $2 Telstra Phonecard
Year: 1998
Composition: Polymer With Embedded Microchip
Condition: Uncirculated
Design: Features Royal Flying Doctor Service Aircraft On Red Earth Landscape. Includes Telstra And Phonecard Branding With Integrated Circuit Chip For Telephone Use.
Collectibility: Phonecard Collectibles Represent A Distinct Category Of Australian Postal And Telecommunications Memorabilia From The 1990S-2000S Era.

Overall Collection Assessment
This Lot Represents A Comprehensive Snapshot Of Australian Commemorative Numismatics From The Late 20Th And Early 21St Centuries. All Items Remain In Original Royal Australian Mint Or Official Presentation Packaging, Indicating Careful Storage And Preservation. The Collection Emphasises Significant Australian Historical Themes: Military Service And Repatriation, National Federation Heritage, And Essential Outback Services. Each Piece Carries Both Numismatic And Historical-Educational Value.

The Coins Display Original Uncirculated Surfaces With No Evidence Of Circulation Or Cleaning. Toning Is Minimal And Consistent With Original Storage. All Original Packaging Remains Intact With No Splits, Tears, Or Significant Wear To Presentation Materials.

Comparable Collections Of Australian Commemorative Coins And Medallions From This Era Typically Realise Strong Results At Specialist Numismatic Auctions, Particularly When Items Remain In Original Packaging With Complete Documentation. The Repatriation Centenary Coins And Royal Flying Doctor Service Commemoratives Appeal To Both General Collectors And Specialist Buyers Interested In Australian Military And Social History Themes.FAL
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