Description: Do you like to collect numismatic legal tender "firsts"? See my eBay store or auction list for world coin firsts, such as the world's first titanium coin, world's first mint-colored coin, world's first mint-colored SILVER coin, world's first 5 ounce silver coin, world's first modern ringed bimetallic coin, world's first modern ringed TRImetallic coin, first and only FAO banknote, world's first legal tender wooden coin....and of course, the world's funniest coin, the Belgian waffle, and the world's least valuable (in spending power) coin from Uzbekistan. Own a part of coin bullion and world coin history! World’s 1st 5 Ounce Silver Legal Tender Coin 1986 St. Helena & Ascension 25 Pounds PROOF Actual item photographed. USA shipping only.Tied for Title: "World’s 1st 5 Ounce Silver Legal Tender Coin," this is one of the three first 5 ounce coins issued in 1986. This 25 pounds denomination from St. Helena and Ascension Island commemorates that nation’s Napoleonic connection. It will come in its original clear capsule. A photocopy of an original COA (not shown) is included. The Certificate of Authenticity describes the coin as weighing 5 ounces with a triple nines fineness. Only 15,000 were minted by the Royal Mint, UK. Background: According to an article that appeared in a major numismatic magazine, (an article you may be able to find online if you Google) the title of “World’s first five ounce silver legal tender coin” belongs to the 1986 coins of three different nations, China, St. Helena and Ascension Island, and Western Samoa (now called Samoa). There were 5 ounce silver medals, fantasy coins and medallic coinage made prior to 1986, and coins weighing almost 5 ounces, but the first true full 5 ounce legal tender coins debuted no earlier than 1986.The beautiful Napoleonic St. Helena and Ascension 25 pounds made by the Royal Mint in the UK has a mintage of 15,000. The Samoan $25 made by the Singapore Mint is scarce but also a bit easier to locate because the mintage is 25,000. Of course, there is no way to know how many of these were melted during the last few spikes in silver prices. The Chinese 50 yuan made by the Chinese Mint is rare in pristine condition both because mintage was only 3,000 pieces and because the original packaging has created a lot of PVC contamination among those coins that were stored in that packaging.Since 1986, dozens of nations have authorized 5 ounce legal tender coins, including the USA, and the popularity of these issues continues to grow. But with this auction, you get one of the originals from the very first year of these silver behemoths, 1986.This special and unique coin has both intrinsic value and collectible value.How to Save Money on Shipping:1) Buy as many coins and currency and medals as you want within 24 hours.2) Ask me for your special invoice BEFORE you pay using the link in your "cart" or the messaging button. That’s it!My Seller FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions): Allergy Note: All lots come from a smoke free and cat free home but pre-owned items may have originated in different conditions. About Discounted Shipping: USA shipping only. I am happy to discount shipping within 24 hours of the first purchase if you request a discounted invoice after your last auction concludes but before payment is sent. Large fragile items are not usually subject to this option because they often have to ship in separate boxes. Shipping and Return Policy: I can only ship to your official USA eBay address and I do not ship during dangerous weather conditions. If you pay for an item any time from Thursday to Sunday, it will ship on Monday. If you pay for an item anytime between Monday and Wednesday, it will ship on Friday. Please bear this in mind, as well as the post office transit time estimates, when looking at arrival dates.Shipping includes a tracking number. In over 20 years, my return policy has not changed. All sales are final - no returns or refunds unless there is a question of authenticity or a gross error in the description. If any thing you buy from me is not as described and photographed, you are entitled to a full refund of your purchase price after the item is returned. I do not typically offer partial refunds. Payment Reminder: If you are new around here, you need to know that eBay automatically cancels a transaction when payment fails to arrive within the required period. All of my text and photos are copyrighted. Reproduction of either requires permission.
Price: 249 USD
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
End Time: 2024-02-04T00:03:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.45 USD
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