Australia -
" AUSTRALIAN ZOOS ~ SUMATRAN TIGER."
Philatelic - Numismatic Cover.
One of the most striking PNCs offered in recent times, this brilliantly illustrated Melbourne Zoo 150th anniversary tribute is simply a must-have for the thousands of serious Australian PNC collectors.
The first coin from the RAM's 2012 $1 Animals of the Zoo Series t be included in an Australia Post PNC, this unique release is highlighted by the 25mm Australian legal tender 2012 $1 Sumatran Tiger Al-Br Unc Coin ! Not to be issued for circulation, this one-year-only type is united with an official Australian 60c stamp bearing a beautiful photo of the majestic Sumatran Tiger - Plus a special First Day of Issue Tiger postmark !
Reverse of Cover gives details, a few words:
" The critically endangered Sumatran Tiger is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra in habitat ranging from mountainous forests to lowland forests. Sumatran Tigers are the smallest of all Tigers, and their size assists them in navigating the dense, tropical forests in which they hunt.
Rapid loss of habitat due to the logging of the rainforest to establish palm oil plantations is the greatest threat to their survival ... "
FDI: 28 September 2012 Parkville VIC 3052.
(MXSM14) ~ Psg Lilcac Cpd.
