1977 Test Cricket Centenary - 1877-1977 First Day cover & Sterling Silver medal in folder

1977 Test Cricket Centenary Official Commemorative Collection (Franklin Mint)

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the historic first-ever Test Cricket match between England and Australia—played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in March 1877—with this complete official commemorative collection issued by The Franklin Mint.

This comprehensive vintage set combines a Sterling Silver commemorative medallion, a cancelled First Day Cover with an official MCG postmark dated exactly 100 years to the day of the first Test, and full historical documentation housed inside a deluxe padded presentation album.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 1977
• Theme: Test Cricket Centenary (1877–1977)
• Commemorative Medallion: Features a high-relief design depicting classic 19th-century cricketers in action.
• Official Postmark Cover: Commemorative folder featuring five 18c stamps with a Melbourne Cricket Club postmark dated March 15th, 1977—the exact centenary date.
• Deluxe Packaging: Housed in an official green padded folder with gold foil lettering reading "THE TEST CRICKET CENTENARY / 1877-1977 / OFFICIAL COMMEMORATIVE".
• Documentation: Includes the original Certificate of Authenticity and the personalized Franklin Mint collector letter.
• Issuer / Producer: The Franklin Mint in association with the Melbourne Cricket Club.

Condition and Presentation Note

The collection is presented in its original Franklin Mint green padded presentation folder and sleeve.

• Medallion Condition: The silver medallion remains in excellent condition with original finish and detail preserved.
• Packaging & Vintage Condition: This is an authentic vintage item from 1977. Presentation album, paper certificates, and outer sleeves demonstrate light to moderate age-appropriate wear, subtle corner softening, or minor paper toning consistent with long-term collector storage.