First issued in 1994, the PNC (postal numismatic coin cover) is now a highly sought after collectible, by coin and stamp collectors, alike.

Over 30 different PNC offerings have been issued by Australia Post, with several more privately sponsored (ie: APEC 2007).

Additional to these have been numerous blended PNCs (or created coin covers) which have been put together by enterprising individuals, coin companies, and by issuing authorities.

These have included the limited release coin medallion covers (or companion PNCs) which were first released by Australia Post in 2006 during the C/w Games.

Today, collecting PNC covers with FDC cancellations is a fast emerging hobby with its own momentum, and collector following.

New issues are emerging all the time, with 2008 already featuring new PNC issues for:

·          Year of the Rat;

·          Scouts;

·          WYD (World Youth Day);

·          Beijing Olympics;

·          Quarantine Services (Jul08);

·          150 years of AFL Football (Aug08); and

many more.