The set combines a Cook Islands sterling silver proof coin, a British 1965 Churchill commemorative coin, and a Cook Islands Churchill centenary souvenir stamp sheet, all officially postmarked First Day of Issue in Rarotonga. Produced as part of a strictly limited Hutt Series issue, complete and numbered examples such as this-retaining the original coins, stamps, insert card, and presentation format-are increasingly scarce on the secondary market and are sought after by coin, silver, and Churchill collectors alike.
23 of only 350 issued. Format: Coin & Stamp First Day Cover (PNC-style set). Postmark: Rarotonga, Cook Islands (First Day of Issue). Pure Silver Content: 31.45 grams / 1.01 troy oz. Design: Captain James Cook / HMS.British 1965 Churchill Commemorative Coin. Denomination: 5 Shillings (no denomination stated on coin). Condition: Uncirculated (as issued in set). Cook Islands Churchill Centenary Souvenir Sheet. Six stamps depicting Sir Winston Churchill and significant locations.
Denominations: 10c, 25c, 30c, 50c (mixed designs). First Day Cancel: Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Original Hutt Commemoratives insert card included.Original envelope-style presentation with outer plastic sleeve from Hutt. Coins and stamps remain housed as issued. Minor spotting/discoloration on envelope and outer plastic sleeve; contents well preserved. The item pictured is authentic and is the item you will receive.
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