1976 International Society of Postmasters Netherland Hero Michiel de Ruyter Sterling Silver Medal Coin, First Day Cover, Franklin Mint

✨ 1976 Michiel de Ruyter Silver Medal – First Day Cover ✨
Sterling Silver Proof – Franklin Mint Commemorative Issue

This 1976 sterling silver proof medal honors Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, a towering figure in Dutch naval history. Issued by the International Society of Postmasters and minted by The Franklin Mint, the release marked the 300th anniversary of de Ruyter’s death.

The medal is paired with an official First Day Cover, postmarked in Vlissingen (Flushing), Netherlands—de Ruyter’s birthplace—on April 22, 1976.

🔹 Details:

- Obverse: Portrait of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter with his flagship, *De Zeven Provinciën*, in the background. Sculpted by Neila Kun
- Reverse: Commemorative inscription in both English and French
- Stamp: Official Dutch 55¢ issue showing the statue of de Ruyter in Vlissingen, dated 1607–1676
- Condition: Proof strike, mirror finish with sharp detailing. Preserved in the original First Day Cover folder with bilingual certificate and full historical insert
- Material: Sterling Silver (.925)
- Weight: Approx. 20 grams
- Diameter: Approx. 39 mm
- Presentation: Original folder with historical notes and documentation in English and French

This is a meaningful piece for collectors with an interest in Dutch maritime legacy, historical commemoratives, or limited edition silver medals.

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