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A pair of two London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games silver proof coin first day cover presentation folders. This lot comprises two commemorative covers issued by The Westminster Collection. The first cover, titled ‘On Track for 2012’, celebrates the two-year countdown with ten Royal Mail 1st Class stamps postmarked 27th July 2010 and a 2010 UK five pound silver proof coin. The second cover, titled ‘Welcome to London 2012’, features a miniature sheet of four stamps postmarked 27th July 2012 and a 2012 UK five pound silver proof coin. Both coins are struck in .925 sterling silver and are housed in protective clear capsules. Each presentation folder includes a certificate of authenticity bearing the Westminster logo and the printed signature of ‘Stephen R. Allen, Chairman’. The ‘On Track’ cover certificate is numbered ‘L043’ with an edition limit of 450, and the ‘Welcome’ cover certificate is numbered ‘A-23029’ with an edition limit of 950. Both covers are presented in black padded folders with a gold portcullis logo to the front.
Condition report:
The presentation folders show minor shelf wear to the black exterior surfaces (photo 6). The interior contents, including the covers, postage stamps, and encapsulated silver coins, appear to be in excellent condition with no visible faults (photo 2 and 4). The certificates of authenticity are clean and well-preserved.
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