1977 Papua New Guinea Proof Coin Set - Minted At The Franklin Mint

Overview
A 1977 Proof Set Of Papua New Guinea Coinage, Minted By The Franklin Mint And Issued Under Authorisation Of The Government Of Papua New Guinea. The Outer Cardboard Sleeve Reads "First Coinage Of Papua New Guinea - Proof Set - Minted At The Franklin Mint". The Set Is Housed In A Dark Leatherette Case With Gold-Embossed National Emblem On The Lid.

Five Coins Are Present In The Case, All Dated 1977, Displayed On Red Flocked Trays. Two Recesses In The Upper Tray Are Empty. The Certificate Of Authenticity References A 10 Kina Coin In Solid Sterling Silver And A 5 Kina Coin In .500 Fine Silver As Part Of The Full Set.

Coins Present
* One Large Coin With Central Hole, Reading "Papua New Guinea 1977" (1 Kina)
* Four Smaller Denomination Coins, All Dated 1977, Displaying The Papua New Guinea National Emblem (Bird Of Paradise With Spear)

Completeness
Two Coin Recesses In The Upper Portion Of The Case Are Empty. The Set Appears Incomplete.

Packaging
* Outer Cardboard Sleeve: Present, Showing Age-Related Discolouration, Light Soiling And Minor Edge Wear
* Inner Leatherette Case: Present, Showing Surface Wear And Light Scuffing With Partially Faded Gold Emblem
* Red Flocked Interior: Present, Showing Light Wear

Certificate Of Authenticity
Original Certificate Of Authenticity Is Present, Dated Mar 10 1977, Certified And Signed For The Franklin Mint. The Certificate States This Is A Proof Set Of The 1977 Coinage Of Papua New Guinea, Issued In Limited Edition. It Notes The 10 Kina Coin Is Minted In Solid Sterling Silver And The 5 Kina Coin Is Minted In .500 Fine Silver, Commemorating The Royal Visit Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii.

Condition Notes
The Five Coins Present Appear To Be In Proof Condition With Mirrored Fields Visible. Two Coins Are Absent From The Upper Tray Recesses. Outer Sleeve And Case Show Age-Related Wear As Described Above.

Specifications
Country: Papua New Guinea
Year: 1977
Set Type: Proof Set
Mint: Franklin Mint
Certified: Mar 10 1977334414+70

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