{"product_id":"1975-papua-new-guinea-limited-edition-proof-coins-in-first-day-of-issue-cachets-copy","title":"1975 Papua New Guinea - Limited Edition Proof Coins in First Day of Issue Cachets","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/LooseChangeCoins-Invoice-310x90_28ed3d23-e803-4867-86d2-bcd74a45b4c1_480x480.png?v=1613964683\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1975 Papua New Guinea (PNG) First Coinage Proof Set with First Day of Issue Cachets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the birth of a nation with this historic \u003cb\u003e1975 Papua New Guinea First Coinage Proof Set\u003c\/b\u003e, originally issued by the Franklin Mint. This set commemorates PNG's independence and its inaugural currency, an essential piece of Pacific numismatic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Unique Commemorative Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection goes beyond the coins, including \u003cb\u003eOfficial First Day of Issue Cachets\u003c\/b\u003e that uniquely pair the proof coinage with \u003cb\u003ecommemorative stamps\u003c\/b\u003e honouring PNG's independence. It's a dual tribute to the nation's milestone in both numismatics and philately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoin Specifications (Proof Finish)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set features \u003cb\u003eeight proof coins\u003c\/b\u003e in total, covering the full Kina and Toea denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10 Kina Silver Proof:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 79,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: \u003cb\u003e.925 Silver\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 41.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5 Kina Silver Proof:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 67,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: \u003cb\u003e.925 Silver\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 27.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1 Kina Copper-nickel Proof:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 67,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14.52g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 33.72mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e20 Toea Copper-nickel Proof:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 67,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 11.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 26.65mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10 Toea Copper-nickel Proof:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 67,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.67g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 23.72mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5 Toea Copper-nickel Proof:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 67,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.83g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19.53mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 Toea Bronze Proof:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 67,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.15g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 21.72mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1 Toea Bronze Proof:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 67,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 17.65mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition and Presentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is \u003cb\u003estored in its original collector folder\u003c\/b\u003e. The coins remain in \u003cb\u003eas-issued condition\u003c\/b\u003e, perfectly preserved within the cachets. The covers themselves are in \u003cb\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the outer folder shows \u003cb\u003eminor wear\u003c\/b\u003e, it has successfully protected its contents over the past five decades, keeping this important issue in superb state for the next custodian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique and significant addition for any collector of Commonwealth, Pacific, or historical coinage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50557635133687,"sku":"75-PNG-FDCV#2","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/75-PNG-FDC_4.jpg?v=1772965720","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/1975-papua-new-guinea-limited-edition-proof-coins-in-first-day-of-issue-cachets-copy","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}