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General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: Chris E. on October 28, 2012, 05:08:29 PM
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Had this given to me today, thought someone may like to see it. (It says "1938 Volkswagen" in the top corner)
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THIS IS A FRANKLIN MINT "CENTENNIAL CAR COLLECTION" STERLING SILVER INGOT. ONE OF JUST OVER 27,000 MINTED.
THESE INGOTS WERE ISSUED IN 1975 AS PART OF A 100 INTERNATIONAL CAR SERIES STARTING WITH FIRST CAR THE NO.1 THE 1875 MARCUS AND ENDING IN WITH #100 THE 1975 VW RABBIT. ALTHOUGH SMALL THEY ARE VERY DETAILED AND MINTED IN FROSTED RELIEF, IN PROOF, WITH A MIRROR FINISH THAT THE FRANKLIN MINT IS FAMOUS FOR. THE FRONT SHOWS THE CAR IN AMAZING DETAIL, THE REVERSE SIDE HAS THE CARS COMPANY INSIGNIA AND FRANKLIN MINTS PROOF OF AUTHENTICITY IT SAYS 925/1000 P 75. SIZE IS 3/8"x5/8"
THESE 37 YEAR OLD INGOTS ARE IMMACULATE DUE TO THE MINTS FORESIGHT TO COAT THESE WITH AN ACRYLIC COATING SO THEY DON'T TARNISH, AND CAN BE GENTLY HAND HELD TO ENJOY THEIR EXCEPTIONAL DETAIL AND CRAFTSMANSHIP.