Harry Potter First Day Cover Collection of 5 Stamps and 50-Pence Coin - Limited Edition of 2,000 Reviews

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Harry Potter First Day Cover Collection of 5 Stamps and 50-Pence Coin - Limited Edition of 2,000

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Harry Potter First Day Cover Collection of 5 Stamps and 50-Pence Coin
What a collector's item for young and old! This First Day Cover celebrates the phenomenal Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling. As with the books, these stamps were among the most popular commemoratives in British history. They are the first official tribute to Harry Potter by the British government. Paired with the 50-pence coin and beautiful information card, this First Day of Issue, Limited Edition Cover collection can make a wonderful gift for your favorite Potter fan.

What You Get

5 cancelled Harry Potter stamps with FDOI postmark
50-pence coin
Information card

Harry Potter First Day Cover Collection of 5 Stamps and 50-Pence Coin Features

First Day of Issue (FDOI) Limited Edition Cover

On July 17, 2007, the Royal Mail — the British postal service — issued postage stamps celebrating the phenomenal Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling
Only 2,000 covers share this distinction

Set of 5 Harry Potter stamps

Miniature sheet of five stamps featuring the crests of the four houses that make up Hogwarts — Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin — and the crest of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Each stamp is valid for the first-class postage rate and is inscribed "1st"
All are cancelled with the official July 17, 2007 "First Day of Issue" postmark

British 50-pence coin

Odd shape - an equilateral curve heptagon
This shape easily distinguishes itself from round coins both by feel and by sight
Its constant breadth allows it to roll in vending machines

Specs

The Key Specs - Coin

Coin Grade/Condition:	Ungraded
Mint Mark:	Great Britain
Packaging:	Plastic capsule with black foam holder; mounted in the card

Obverse:	Portrait of Her Majesty the Queen
Reverse:	Figure of Britannia, seated beside a lion, with a shield resting against her side. She holds a trident in her right hand and an olive branch in her left hand. Inscriptions include "50" and "Fifty Pence"

Measurement:
Approx. 27.3mm (1.075") in diameter

Weight:
Approx. 8g (0.28 oz.)

All coin items considered for return must be in their original condition as sold. Seals and cases contribute to the value of the coin and currency collectibles and must remain intact and unbroken. This applies but is not limited to: grading cases, Mint and Proof cases and packages, bag seals, original government sealed packaging and/or any other special packaging or containers.

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