This is the United States Postal Service officially licensed limited edition "United We Stand" Collection. Issued under license to the maker Hallmark Group Limited.
The Stamp Ingots are minted on mirror polished .999 fine silver blanks
(2mm thick - the same thickness as a $25 American Eagle gold coin).
The perforations are diamond cut and each ingot was generously layered in 24-karat gold.
The 25 Stamp Ingots represent some of the finest, most important and historical Stamps from 1847-2003 and represent our nation's spirit, courage, pride,and patriotism.
This collection was issued in 2003 following 9/11 and was limited to only 12,500 sets!
The official numbered Certificate of Authenticity is included, confirming the edition number of the set, the strict limitation of worldwide Issue and the purity of the precious metals.
Included is the lacquered collector's chest with a mortise lock and key and a horn spatula to remove the Ingots without damage.
Since the Ingots are proof finish, this set also includes a jeweler's cloth and gloves to help preserve the Ingots when you handle them or lay them out for viewing.
This set has all the original boxes for the collector's chest.
The Stamp Ingots were removed from their original protective sleeves and envelopes upon purchase and handled only one time with the gloves in order to secure them in the collector's chest.
This is an opportunity to own this remarkable and historically significant collection at a reduced price from the $1,725.00 original issuance cost!!
