The Possum Magic story that has captivated Australian children for over 30 years is now being celebrated through a beautiful coin set which can be kept and admired for years to come.
Four $1 coins and three colour-printed $2 coins retell Mem Fox’s story using Julie Vivas’ whimsical illustrations.
To make this a truly nostalgic set, a copper 1c coin with a unique design created by Julie Vivas is also included. Each set is packaged in a Possum Magic themed folder and is the only way to guarantee all eight coins are added to your collection!
Since its publication in 1983, Mem Fox’s Possum Magic has been beloved by Australian children. The charming tale of Grandma Poss and Hush is Australia’s best-selling picture book with over five million copies sold over the last 34 years.
Young readers have been captivated by the possums’ journey around Australia, sampling Australian delicacies in a quest to undo the magic spell that made Hush invisible.
Mint | Royal Australian Mint |
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Country Of Issue | Australia |
Year | 2018 |
Denomination | $1 |
Metal Type | Silver |
Weight (g) | 28.349 |
Purity (%) | 99.9 |
Diameter (mm) | 40.00 |
Mintage | 10,000 |