In Commemoration of the Fighting Apparatus in New Zealand.
Franklin Mint USA - Fist Day Cover
International Society of Postmasters
Official Commemorative Issue
The image displays a commemorative issue honoring 19th-century New Zealand firefighting appliances, released on December 7, 1977. The text is presented in both English and French.
English Inscription: "OFFICIAL COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE Honoring Fire Fighting Appliances of 19th Century New Zealand December 7, 1977".
French Inscription: "EMISSION COMMEMORATIVE OFFICIELLE En l'honneur du matériel incendie du XIXe siècle en Nouvelle-Zélande Le 7 décembre 1977".
Subject: The commemorative piece celebrates historical firefighting equipment from New Zealand.
Date of Issue: December 7, 1977.
Sterling Silver Rounds
Content: .624 troy oz. fine silver
Mint: Franklin Mint U.S.A.
Weight (approx.): 21 g or 19.425 g fine silver
Diameter (approx.): 39mm
Thickness (approx.): 1.85 mm
Composition: .925 Silver
Year: 1977
Only the silver round shown and the accompanying page (of this medal) is included. Other photo is for information only.
