Australia Post Troops Depart Postal Numismatic Cover PNC — Copper Medallion + 70c Stamp — First Day of Issue Albany Wa — Limited Edition 0540/2000

A powerful and moving Postal Numismatic Cover commemorating the departure of Australian and New Zealand troops from Albany, Western Australia — the last port of call before the ANZACs sailed for Gallipoli.

This striking blue and white cover features a copper-finish Troops Depart Australia commemorative medallion alongside a 70c Australia Post Troops Depart stamp, cancelled with the First Day of Issue postmark from Albany WA 6330. The cover bears the poignant words of CEW Bean: “On the very eve of the convoy starting of the Suez route was again adopted. This decision, made at the eleventh hour, determined the subsequent history of the Australian and New Zealand Forces.” A numbered limited edition — only 2000 ever produced, this is #0540.

• Copper-finish Troops Depart Australia commemorative medallion
• 70c Australia Post Troops Depart stamp
• First Day of Issue postmark — Albany WA 6330
• CEW Bean quote on cover
• Numbered limited edition 0540/2000