{"product_id":"wwii-north-africa-middle-east-2026-20c-stamp-coin-cover","title":"Australia WWII North Africa \u0026 Middle East 2026 20c Privymark Stamp \u0026 Coin Cover","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHonouring the 85\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e anniversary of Australia’s key role in the WWII campaigns in North Africa and the Middle East, this official Australia Post Stamp \u0026amp; Coin Cover is headlined by a unique, full-colour, not-issued-for-circulation Australian 20c type bearing an \u003cstrong\u003eENVELOPE PRIVYMARK!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seminal moment in Australian military history, the successful Allied assault on Italian positions in Libya in 1940 represented the first major ground offensive by Australian troops in WWII. Although the Germans recaptured most of the ground the Italians had lost, the Allies did hold Tobruk and its crucial harbour. A major turning point of WWII, the Siege of Tobruk is famous for the courage, mateship, determination and humour of the Aussie diggers who held off the forces of fascism for an extraordinary 241 days. Seeking to prevent Nazi occupation of Lebanon, the Allies invaded in June 1941, capturing most of the region by the middle of July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine tribute, the WWII North Africa \u0026amp; Middle East 2026 20c Privymark Stamp \u0026amp; Coin Cover is a must-have for coin collectors. Why? Because the one-year-only 20c headlining this cover will not be issued for circulation and will never be found in change! Importantly, it is utterly unique – distinguished from the Royal Australian Mint’s standard North Africa \u0026amp; Middle East 20c by the addition of an envelope privymark! The perfect partners, each cover also features two Animals at War 70c stamps, and a 1991 Siege of Tobruk 50th anniversary 43c stamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Australia Post issuing a mere 6,000 covers, and our allocation minuscule, do not delay your order. Click add to cart now!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downies Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49175504224564,"sku":"42389","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/1815\/9156\/files\/42389-1.jpg?v=1782794325","url":"https:\/\/www.downies.com\/products\/wwii-north-africa-middle-east-2026-20c-stamp-coin-cover","provider":"Downies Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}