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ANNEX 6(3)

The Government Of The Commonwealth Of

The Turks and Caicos Islands

PROUDLY ANNOUNCES

Unique "VICTORIA CROWNS"

1976 20 Crown Silver Coin

45 mm 600 Grains

.925 (fine Salid Sterling Silver

1976 50 Crown Silver Coin 50 mm 850 Grains .925 (fine) Solid Sterling Silver

1976 100 Crown Gold Coin 33 mm 278 Grans

Pure Gold Content: 2895 Troy Ounces

...Honouring the Longest Reigning Monarch in British History

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From girl-Queen to blushing bride to widow, Queen Victoria ruler of the world's largest empire and longest reigning monarch in British history-shaped her era as few others have.

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Now this legendary British sovereign, who captured the heart of a nation and the admira- of succeeding generations, Is forever honoured on gold and silver coins unique in the history of Commonwealth numismatics. Coins you and your family will treasure and enjoy and proudly pass on to future generations.

Historic Collectors Items Tracing An Incredible Reign

The carcer of Britain's most enduring monarch is reflected in an ingenious numismatic panorama on the new 1976 Turks and Caicos Islands Coins. The design is the first in the history of Commonwealth numismatics to por- tray another coin' In fact, it depicts four famous British coins, each of which features a portrait of Queen Victoria during a distinct phase of her long and glorious career.

Known 10 collectors worldwide as the "Young", "Gothic", "Jubilee” and "Veiled" portraits, each design was personally approved by the Queen for usage on British circulating coins. Issued during the years 1838-1901, these coins are all now sought after as collectors items. Many are quite rare and extremely valuable,

Minted At The Renowned

Royal Canadian Mint

Measuring 33 millimeters in diameter, the elegant 100 Crown coin contains .2895 Troy Ounces of pure gold. The 45 nim 20 Crown coin contains 600 grains of sterling silver and its 50 Crown counterpart is one of the largest silver coins ever issued by a Caribbean nation. This impressive coin measures 50 millimeters in diam- eter and contains 850 grains of solid sterling silver.

special booklet featuring illustrations and in- formative highlights of the Victorian Age, Queen Victoria's life and the four famous British coins issued to honour her.

Avoid Disappointment.. Please Order Promptly

Artistic masterpieces in gold and silver, your Victoria coins represent not only the finest and most creative efforts of 20th Century numis matics, but the highest ideals of a golden age gone by. An age of grace, dignity and beauty such as the world had never known before... and perhaps will never know again.

Paramount is confident you will be delighted with your historic Victoria coins. However, if you are not completely satisfied, you may return them within 30 days of delivery for immediate full refund.

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To be certain you are among the fortunate collectors and investors who obtain these coins at offical issue prices, simply complete and return the attached order form today. Proof coins will be strictly limited to the number ordered by the government deadline date. December 31, 1976, Orders postmarked after this date must be declined and returned.

Unique Edge Inscription A Plus For Collectors

REDEC:

Each new Victoria Coin features a distinctive lettered edge inscription stating, "REDEEM- ABLE AT TURKS AND CAICOS FOR US. CURRENCY". Turks and Caicos Islands is the only nation in the world that guarantees on its coins their redemption in US. Currency.

Because of the numismatic significance. beauty and investment potential of these histone issue, honouring Queen Victoria, it is unakely that you will ever wish to redeem them. How. ever, your new coms are legal tender real money and fully redeemable on the islands for their full face value in actual U.S. dollars.

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OFFICIAL RESERVATION FORM

For The Unique Gold and Silver VICTORIA CROWNS

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OFFICIAL ORDERING DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 1976

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Shipment will be made within 8-12 weeks from deadline date.

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1976 Three-coin (100 Crown

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Gold, 50 and 20 Crown Silver) Proof Sets @ $280 00 per set (Limit. Four sets)

To Avoid Delay

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1976 Proof 100 Crown Gold Coins @ $175.00 each (Limit:

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1976 Proof 50 Crown Silver

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Coins @ $75.00 each (Limit:

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Coins @ $30.00 each (Limit. Four coins)

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Handling Charges: $3.00 for each proof set and single gold coin ordered, $1.50 for each silver com ordered

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MY BANK CREDIT CARD NUMBER IS

Ontario Residents: Add 7% Sales Tax

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(All prices above are in Canadian Funds)

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*20 Crown Proof coins are restricted to a maximum mintage of 25,000 rather

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the official ordering deadline.

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The four miniature coin reproductions on the reverse will be superbly executed in precise detail to the original British coin designs. Each portrait will be highlighted in glistening frosted rehef } agamst flawless mirrot surfaces and struck many times to assure perfection in every detail. Portraits are also inset within the surface of the com, giving the beautiful designs a dazzling three- dimensional appearance seldom seen in modern coinage!

Handsome Presentation Case And Historical Booklet Included Each Proof com and three-com (100/50 and 20 crowns) collector Proof Set will be housed in a deluxe presentation case and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by A. F. Williams, Financial Secretary of the Turks and Caicos Islands documenting its legal tender Proof

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All orders subject to acceptance.

PARAMOUNT

NUMISMATICS LIMITED

• OTTAWA, CANADA KIG 3V4 TELEPHONE. (613) 523-1530