Sydney 2000 Olympics First Day Covers (set of 16) 29 AUSTRALIAN GOLD WINNING MEDALLISTS PERSONALLY SIGNED Start Price AUD 1,500.00 Current Price AUD 1,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, August 25, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 04, 2008 Location Melbourne, Victoria See more about 'Sydney 2000 Olympics First Day Covers (set of 16)' Description 2000 AUSTRALIAN OLYMPICS GOLD MEDALLISTS INDIVIDUALLY SIGNED FIRST DAY COVER COLLECTION The complete collection of 16 first day covers has been individually signed by 29 of Australia's Olympic Gold medallists of Sydney 2000. Cathy Freeman Ian Thorpe Grant Hackett Susie O'Neill Lauren Burns Michael Diamond Simon Fairweather Men's 100m Relay Team Men's 200m Relay Team Equestrian Team Men's Madison Cycling Women's Water Polo Team Women's Beach Volleyball Women's Hockey Team Men's 470 Class Sailing Women's 470 Class Sailing The first day covers are beautifully presented in an archive quality 'Lindner' German made album and comes complete with an AOC certificate of authenticity.  The album has been put together by Australia Post, The Australian Olympic Committee and Elite Sports Properties. Photographs include; the album cover, the certificate of authenticity, an example of what each page looks like, an example of what the First Day Covers look like, and a close up example of the signature, stamp, and post mark impression. The certificate of authenticity reads as follows: “The Australian Olympic Committee in conjunction with Australian Olympic gold medal athletes are proud to present this magnificent collection of personally signed first day covers by the Australian Olympic gold medallists.           The personalised gold medallist stamps featured in this album are a world first, being produced and released by 12 noon after the gold medal victory.           The first day covers have been strictly limited to 2000, being one of the lowest editions ever issued in Australia.  These first day covers have been franked with the official Australia post ‘Australian Gold Medallists’ postmark impression.           This beautifully presented album of the personally signed first day covers are strictly limited to only 500 pieces, each individually numbered, making this a truly unique pieces of Australian Olympic memorabilia.           A special thanks is given to all of the athletes that gave of their time, during this period of celebration.  It was this generosity that made the album possible.” Limited Edition 332 of 500. If you are the successful bidder please contact me within three days. Accepted payments are direct deposit, pay pal, or cash on collection.  Pick up is welcome from Brunswick, Victoria (4km from Melbourne). Postage cost depends on your post code.  As a guide within Australia postage will be about $15 to $30 (regular mail).  Registered post is mandatory and will be added onto the postage cost (I will only charge what Australia post does). International bidders are welcome, please email me for a quotation on postage. Any questions?  Please email me! Place a Bid!