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A commemorative numismatic and philatelic collection titled King George VI, produced by Coincraft, London. The set features a British Armed Forces One Pound Special Voucher, 2nd Series, issued in 1948. The banknote bears the serial number AA/10 341540 and the printer’s mark THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED, LONDON. The note is printed in a palette of purple, red, and blue with intricate guilloche patterns and rosettes. The collection includes a 1937 King George VI Coronation stamp overprinted in blue 15 Centimes Morocco Agencies. Also included is a set of nine pre-decimal British coins: a 1939 farthing, 1941 halfpenny, 1946 penny, 1944 brass threepence, 1937 silver threepence, 1951 sixpence, 1950 shilling, 1949 florin, and 1947 half crown. The items are housed in a themed card folder featuring historical context, coin specifications, and the Coincraft business address and contact details on the reverse.
Condition report:
The British Armed Forces One Pound note is in Choice Uncirculated condition, presented in a clear protective sleeve with no visible folds, creases, or handling marks. The coins show varying degrees of circulation wear consistent with their respective dates. The 1937 silver threepence appears in good condition. The card folder exhibits minor shelf wear to the edges and light surface soiling.
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