© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
60 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Mary MacKillop - Stamp Shaped
2010 year| Silver (.999) (Pad printed) | 15.573 g | - |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 60 Cents 0.60 AUD = USD 0.41 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Pad printed) |
| Weight | 15.573 g |
| Size | 37.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Image and signature of Mary MacKillop with denomination and the Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Mary Mackillop
1842-1909
60c
P
AUSTRALIA
Designer: Adam Crapp
Edge
Shaped to resemble perforations of a postage stamp.
Comment
This Stamp-coin set was release by Australia Post to mark the canonisation of Mary MacKillop as Australia's first saint. Born in Melbourne in 1842, Mary MacKillop co-founded the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to educating poor children.The stamp-coin set features the 2010 Australia Post Mary MacKillop 60c commemorative stamp. The set includes an extremely limited stamp shaped coin featuring a pad printed photograph of the stamp.
