In 1925 the Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited (known as Ford Australia) was founded as a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company of Canada, with headquarters in Geelong, Victoria. On 1 July, in an improvised factory in a converted wool store, the first Australian-built Ford vehicle was completed: a Model T. The Model T Ford, launched in the USA in 1908, revolutionised motoring. The first car affordable enough to reach a mass market, it was tough, reliable and easy to maintain. Its low price was partly due to Henry Ford’s adoption of the moving assembly line. This car represented the beginning of the North American company’s century-long presence in Australia.

The company built a permanent Geelong factory that produced various models over the years, and in 1956 opened a second complex in Broadmeadows, which became its headquarters in 1961. Ford manufacturing in Australia ended in 2016. Ford Australia continues to lead design and development of the Ranger utility and Everest SUV models, and imports vehicles for Australian buyers.

The coin’s reverse presents an illustration of the Ford Model T. As well as the inscription “100 YEARS OF FORD AUSTRALIA 2025”, the reverse also incorporates the “Ford 100 Years” logo.

OFFICIAL AUSTRALIA POST STAMP

Affixed to the envelope is a $1.70 official Australia Post stamp. The stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity.