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2022 20 cent - 20th Anniversary of Diary of a Wombat - SPECIAL EDITION BOOK with Coloured CuNi UNC Coin

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2022 .20 cent - 20th Anniversary of Diary of a Wombat - SPECIAL EDITION HARD COVER BOOK with Coloured UNC Coin

Limited issue of 5,000

 

econd coin in the series. Discover the life of one of Australia’s favourite furry friend. 

The joy of reading is celebrated in this partnership between the 
Royal Australian Mint and the Children’s Book Council of Australia as we approach one of the most fun occasions on Australian children’s calendars – Book Week 2022.

Imaginations are captivated as children delve into the wonders of the literary world, including Diary of a Wombat by one of Australia’s most prolific writers, Jackie French and illustrator, Bruce Whatley. Marking 20 years since it was first published, this coin is the second in the series. 

The book follows the life of a wombat named Mothball whose day comprises sleeping, eating, digging and more sleeping. The wily wombat even manages to train its human neighbours to feed it carrots and oats.