The theme for this third collection, consisting of Brasilia, Melbourne, New York, and St. Petersburg, is Capital Migration. Three of the new cities were at one time the seat of government; one became its nation's capital in 1960. All remain centers of economic power, cultural leaders, and symbols of their country's national identity.

 

Brasilia, a very new city whose 41-month construction began in 1956, was inaugurated in April 1960, when the government migrated from Brazil's two former capitals, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Brasilia is futuristic and ambitious; it was principally designed by Lucia Costa and Oscar Niemeyer in what has been termed the 'Pilot Plan'. A huge influx of migrants instantly created a larger city than any planner had ever envisioned, and continues to keep Brasilia on the map as a growing city.

 

A percentage of all Brasilia City Plate sales will be donated to the Amazon Conservation Team (ACT), a nonprofit group that helps displaced local tribes protect their forest, culture, and ancient system of healing that uses the forest’s abundant botanical resources.