1976 United States Bicentennial First Day Cover with Sterling Silver Proof Medal

1976 United States Bicentennial First Day Cover with Sterling Silver Proof Medal

This is a commemorative Philatelic Numismatic Cover (PNC) issued in 1976 to celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States of America.

Key features include:

• Sterling Silver Proof Medal: The cover contains a proof-quality medallion struck from .925 sterling silver, minted in Philadelphia by The Franklin Mint. It has a diameter of 32 mm and weighs 14.00 grams.
  • Obverse: The obverse depicts an artist's impression, based on Trumbull's work, of the moment when John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
  • Reverse: The reverse features a unique Bicentennial event: President Gerald Ford signing the Official Bicentennial Declaration for the People of the United States of America.
• First Day Cover: The item is a "first day cover," meaning it includes stamps commemorating the Bicentennial, which were officially hand-cancelled by the U.S. Post Office on their first day of issue.
• Certificate of Authenticity: The cover includes a Certificate of Authenticity, as it is a limited edition issue. It also honours the Bicentennial visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This is a collectible item that appeals to both philatelists (stamp collectors) and numismatists (coin and medal collectors), as well as those interested in American history.