On 8 September 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away, aged 96. Born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on 21 April 1926, Queen Elizabeth reigned as Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth for 70 years and 214 days, the longest of any British monarch and the longest of any female head of state in recorded history. This issue of six postage stamps honours the life of the late Queen, by showcasing some of the attributes that became hallmarks of her remarkable reign: longevity; a dedication to service, family and the Commonwealth; numerous visits to Australia; and a fondness for dogs and horses.

This embellished postal numismatic cover includes a circulating 50c coin featuring the Memorial Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark on the obverse. This limited-edition cover features stunning foiled detailing, and is limited to an edition of 500.

• Cover size 230 x 162mm
• Stamp design: Sonia Young, Australia Post Design Studio
• Stamp photographs: AAP Photos (Royal Auxiliary Service, 1945), Bettmann (with corgi Susan at Balmoral, 1952), Popperfoto (royal visit, Canberra, 1954), Tim Graham (Royal Windsor Horse Show, 1997 and diamond wedding anniversary, 2007) – all Getty Images, Ranald Mackechnie, Camera Press London (platinum jubilee, 2022)
• Cover design: Jo Muré, Australia Post Design Studio