1975 First Coinage Of Papua New Guinea - Proof Set - Franklin Mint

Overview

A 1975 Proof Set Representing The First National Coinage Of Papua New Guinea, Minted By The Franklin Mint Under Authorisation Of The Government Of Papua New Guinea. The Set Contains Eight Coins Housed In Their Original Black Leatherette Presentation Case With Gold-Embossed National Crest On The Lid And Red Velvet Interior. The Inside Lid Is Printed With "First Coinage Of Papua New Guinea - Proof Set - Minted At The Franklin Mint". A Certificate Of Authenticity Dated May 2, 1975 And A Descriptive Information Card Titled "1975 Coinage Of Papua New Guinea" Are Present.

The Coins Portray Papua New Guinea'S Wildlife And Symbols Of Sovereignty. The Coinage Employs A Decimal System With 100 Toea Equal To One Kina. One Coin In The Set Features A Central Hole, Consistent With The One Kina Denomination As Described On The Information Card.

Condition Notes

The Coins Display Proof Surfaces With Mirror-Like Fields Visible On The Larger Denominations. The Two Smallest Coins Show A Copper Tone. Light Toning Is Visible On Some Of The Silver-Toned Coins. The Presentation Case Is In Presentable Condition With The Leatherette Exterior Showing Minor Surface Wear. The Red Velvet Interior Appears Clean. The Certificate Of Authenticity Shows Light Age Toning To The Paper. The Information Card Is Clean And Legible.

Specifications

* Country: Papua New Guinea
* Year: 1975
* Set Type: Proof Set - First National Coinage
* Mint: Franklin Mint
* Number Of Coins: 8
* Original Case: Present
* Certificate Of Authenticity: Present, Dated May 2, 1975
* Information Card: PresentFR
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