Australia Post Welcome Stranger 150 Years Postal Numismatic Cover PNC — First Day of Issue Bendigo Vic 26 February 2019

Commemorate one of the most extraordinary moments in Australian gold rush history with the Welcome Stranger 150 Years PNC, issued to mark the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the world's largest alluvial gold nugget.

Found on 5 February 1869 near Moliagul, Victoria, by John Deason and Richard Oates, the Welcome Stranger nugget weighed an astonishing 2,316 troy ounces. This stunning sepia-toned cover features a rare historical photograph of the discovery group alongside a reproduction of the nugget, housing a gold-coloured $1 commemorative coin and a $1 stamp.

• Coin: $1 – Welcome Stranger Nugget 2019, gold-coloured
• Stamp: $1 – Welcome Stranger Discovered 1869
• First Day of Issue: 26 February 2019
• Postmark: Bendigo VIC 3550
• Commemorates: 150 Years since the discovery of the Welcome Stranger gold nugget (1869–2019)
• Issuer: Australia Post / Royal Australian Mint

A richly historical piece connecting Australia's gold rush heritage with fine numismatic craftsmanship — a must for collectors of Australian history.