Centenary of the Red Cross Congress Coin & Stamp Set 1963
Formed in 1863, The International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a humanitarian movement whose stated mission is to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for the human being, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering, without any discrimination based on nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
This commemorative display contains the complete set of eight 1963 coins, namely: halfcrown, florin, Scottish and English shilling, sixpence, threepence, penny and halfpenny. It also contains an original unused 1963 British postage stamp commemorating the Centenary of the Red Cross Congress.
The coins are housed within a display that is held in a protection case, sized just over 17cm x 12cm. The display and case are in New/Mint condition, the coins are in Fine (or better) condition and the stamp is in unused Mint condition as issued.
Our manufacturing process includes a precision laser cutting method to create the necessary holes in each display for the required coins to be inserted and held, safely recessed, in the correct position (beware of similar offerings that secure coins by crudely gluing them into position).
The product can be removed from the protection case, to allow frame mounted display, if so desired.
The year that was 1963...
• On 29 January, President Charles de Gaulle vetoes Britain's attempt to join the European Economic Community • On 28 August, Dr Martin Luther King leads the 200,000 people on the 'March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom', at which he gives his famous 'I have a dream' speech • In October, the trial of Nelson Mandela – charged with sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government, under the Suppression of Communism Act – begins in South Africa (ends 1964) • On 18 October, following the Profumo scandal, but officially because of ill health, British prime minister Harold Macmillan resigns. He is succeeded by the 14th earl of Home, who disclaims the peerage and becomes Sir Alec Douglas-Home • On 22 November, President John F Kennedy is assassinated in
Sporting 1963...
• Football League Champions were Everton, leaving Tottenham in the runners up spot • Manchester United defeated Leicester City 3-1 in the FA Cup Final, with Dennis Law finding the net for the Red Devils • The Grand National winning horse was ‘Ayala’ • The Cheltenham Gold Cup winning horse was ‘Mill House’ • The Epsom Derby winning horse was ‘Relko’ • Golf's British Open was won by Bob Charles • Oxford won the Boat Race by five lengths over Cambridge • F1 Champion was Jim Clark driving for Lotus • The Wimbledon tennis singles tournament saw victories for Chuck McKinley of USA (mens) and Margaret Smith of Australia (ladies) • American Sport – The first Super Bowl did not take place until 1967 - NBA Championship: Boston Celtics 4-2 Los Angeles Lakers – Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles 4-0 New York Yankees (MVP Sandy Koufax) •