{"product_id":"hello-kitty-2026-stamp-and-coin-cover","title":"Hello Kitty 2026 Stamp and Coin Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate one of the world's most recognised characters with the officially licensed \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Hello Kitty Stamp and Coin Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e from The Perth Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by Japanese company Sanrio in 1974 and first appearing on a small vinyl coin purse, Hello Kitty has grown far beyond children's merchandise — into fashion, art collaborations, theme parks and more — to become one of the most beloved symbols of \u003cem\u003ekawaii\u003c\/em\u003e (cute) culture in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coloured reverse portrays Hello Kitty in her pink overalls and iconic red bow, set against a background of stars and dots, with the inscriptions 'HELLO KITTY' and ©2026 SANRIO. The uncirculated aluminium bronze coin is presented in a beautifully illustrated card with a circular window revealing both the reverse and obverse designs. Affixed to the cover is an official Australia Post stamp, postmarked for the first day of issue, together with Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Perth Mint (officially licensed Sanrio release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1 — Tuvalu legal tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncirculated, coloured reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.50 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.70 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e King Charles III effigy by Jody Clark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer McKenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e PNC issue limit of 5,150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC) with official Australia Post stamp and Seal of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26Y78AAD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Australia Post","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595892654234,"sku":"26Y78AAD","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0448\/1069\/8906\/files\/2026-hello-kitty-1-dollar-pnc-envelope-front.jpg?v=1790596816","url":"https:\/\/aussiecoinsdirect.com.au\/products\/hello-kitty-2026-stamp-and-coin-cover","provider":"Aussie Coins Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}