{"product_id":"wwii-greece-crete-2026-20c-stamp-coin-cover","title":"Australia WWII Greece \u0026 Crete 2026 20c Privymark Stamp \u0026 Coin Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeadlined by a not-issued-for-circulation Australian 20c type bearing an \u003cstrong\u003eENVELOPE PRIVYMARK\u003c\/strong\u003e, this official Australia Post Stamp \u0026amp; Coin Cover marks the 85th anniversary of the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially attempting to remain neutral, Greece entered the war after Italy invaded in late 1940. After Mussolini’s forces suffered several setbacks, Germany stepped in – largely because of Greece’s strategic importance. The Nazis invaded in April 1941 and swept aside all resistance. The Allies withdrew to Crete, but Germany launched a largely airborne invasion of the island – at that point, the largest of its kind in history. The Allies were overwhelmed, and approximately 1,600 Australians were killed or wounded in the campaign, with more than 5,000 taken prisoner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine tribute to Australia’s role, the WWII Greece \u0026amp; Crete 2026 20c Privymark Stamp \u0026amp; Coin Cover is a must-have for coin collectors. Why? Because the one-year-only 20c found in this cover will not be issued for circulation! Importantly, it is utterly unique – distinguished from the Royal Australian Mint’s standard Greece \u0026amp; Crete 20c by the addition of an envelope privymark!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the limited edition restricted to a mere 6,000, and our allocation tiny, immediate action is essential. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49175504290100,"sku":"42388","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42388-1.jpg?v=1782794257","url":"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/products\/wwii-greece-crete-2026-20c-stamp-coin-cover","provider":"Downies Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}