Lot #41: 1973 British Virgin Islands First Coinage Franklin Mint Proof Coins – Sealed 5-Piece, (TR)

Vintage 1973 British Virgin Islands First Coinage proof coin group, struck by the Franklin Mint and still sealed together in the original plastic packaging. This sealed group contains five of the original 1973 denominations: * 1 Cent – Green-throated Carib & Antillean Crested Hummingbird * 5 Cents – Zenaida Dove * 10 Cents – Ringed Kingfisher * 25 Cents – Mangrove Cuckoo * 50 Cents – Brown Pelican Each coin features the young Queen Elizabeth II portrait on the obverse and beautifully detailed native-bird designs on the reverse. The coins remain sealed in their original plastic sleeve, preserving their uncirculated/proof-set presentation. The plastic shows some age/storage wear, but the coins themselves appear exceptionally clean through the packaging. This is part of the First Coinage of the British Virgin Islands, issued in 1973 by the Franklin Mint. The complete six-coin proof set also included a 1 sterling-silver coin, which is not included in this lot. A very attractive little group for collectors of British Commonwealth, Caribbean, Queen Elizabeth II, Franklin Mint or world proof coins. Please examine all photographs carefully. Coins have not been removed from the sealed packaging. AT Pickup category timeslot {A}