Australia Post has unveiled a limited edition $1 coin and stamp collection that pays homage to the oversized manmade statues of animals, produce and objects that Australians have come to know affectionately as ‘Big Things’.
Including in the new collection are iconic landmarks such as, The Big Pineapple, The Big Jumping Crocodile, The Big Banana, The Big Swoop, The Big Lobster and Goulburn’s The Big Ram.
To celebrate the launch of the 10 Big Things collectable coins and stamps, Australia Post conducted a survey of 1,000 Australians nationwide to discover their thoughts and feelings about these giant roadside structures and why they are so loved.
The survey results revealed that the Big Banana and Big Pineapple are the most visited ‘Big Things’ in Australia; while topping the must see wish lists were the Big Tassie Devil (Mole Creek, Tas) and the Giant Koala (Dadswell Bridge, Vic).
Aussies also told Australia Post what they’d love to see in their hometowns with some specific requests including:
- A big black swan in Perth
- A big gold nugget or pan in Ballarat
- A big surfboard on the Gold Coast
- A big quokka in WA or on Rottnest Island
- A big football or a big coffee in Melbourne
- A big Tassie Tiger for Tasmania
Travellers, fans and collectors can head into participating Post Offices or online from today (4 September) to buy individual stamps for $1.20, individual coins for $3 each and the full coin set and accompanying folder for $29. Plus one in every 10-coin set features a coloured Giant Murray Cod coin while the other coins can also be found in till change when making a cash purchase in participating Post Offices.
