Israel. Lot of 12 Early Official Annual Mint Sets, 1963-5. This is a fascinating group for a specialist, containing unusual varieties of holders. Includes 5 1963 white cards, one containing an inverted 1 agora; 2 blue & white cards containing all 1963 coins, with no date on cardboard holder-rather printed "Six different pruta denominations," and no denominations printed under coins; 2 blue & white cards containing mixed dates coins, with no date on cardboard holder-rather printed "Six different pruta denominations," and no denominations printed under coins; 3 blue and white cards printed "1963 Issues Uncirculated," and with denominations printed under coins, one containing inverted 1 agora (never before seen) white card containing 5 1963 coins plus 1965 Half Sheqel, printed "Issued by Bank of Israel" and "Irwin Driman & Co., 88 Hayarkan St., Tel-Aviv, Israel;" and regular set of "1965 Proof-like Issues." Estimate Value $180 - UP
The Roger Merritt Collection.