2024 Remembrance Day Animals in War Limited-Edition Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC)

With this issue we remember the valour and sacrifice made by countless animals during Australia’s involvement in war. Animals have been indispensable during wartime: we have relied on them for transport, logistics, communications and companionship. Mules, camels, donkeys, pigeons, dogs and horses have all served their human masters in conflict. Dogs carried messages, ammunition and medical equipment as well as located wounded men and enemy soldiers. By sniffing out explosives, dogs have saved many lives in Afghanistan, where Improvised Explosive Devices were one of the biggest threats to Australian soldiers. Millions of horses, including thousands sent from Australia, served and died on the Western Front during World War I. The mounted troops known as the Australian Light Horse first served in the second Boer War (1899–1902) and a number of units still exist today. To commemorate all animal deeds and sacrifices in war, a commemorative purple poppy is worn on 24 February, Australia’s official War Animal Day.

Featuring 1 x 2023 Poppies of Remembrance – For Animals in War stamp and 1 x 2015 A Century of Service: Animals in War stamp reprint affixed to the cover. Also includes a 2024 Royal Australian Mint $2 Remembrance Day – War Animals coloured circulating Purple Poppy coin.

Serial number may different from the photo.

Limited to 1,111 issues only.