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Shell Ruimte-avontuur coin set from the Netherlands, a 20-token commemorative brass/coated metal collection from the mid 20th century, in very good condition.
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Netherlands - Shell "Ruimte-avontuur" (Man in Flight) 100% Complete Token Album - 1969 Space Race Promotional Memorabilia
Description:
Up for auction is a 100% complete, original collector's promotional token album issued by Shell in the Netherlands in 1969, titled "Ruimte-avontuur" (Space Adventure / Man in Flight).
This historic album was released as a promotional campaign to celebrate the pinnacle of the Space Race and the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing. The album is completely full, containing the entire set of 20 relief-engraved metal tokens that chart the history of human aviation and space exploration. It starts from ancient mythology with Icarus and Daedalus, covers aviation pioneers like Leonardo da Vinci, the Wright Brothers, and Lindbergh, and concludes with space pioneers such as Yuri Gagarin, Alexei Leonov, and the Apollo 11 crew (Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins).
Product Specifications:
• Publisher: Shell Oil (Netherlands)
• Release Year: 1969
• Theme: Space Exploration / History of Flight
• Completeness: 100% Complete (All 20 tokens present)
• Token Material: Brass / Coated metal
• Text Language: Dutch
Condition Report:
The cardboard folder is in good, authentic vintage condition, showing honest signs of age and storage wear on the edges, consistent with its 50+ year history. All 20 metal tokens are securely fixed in their original slots, well-preserved with a beautiful, natural aged patina.
Please carefully review the high-resolution photographs to assess the exact cosmetic state of the folder and the pieces before bidding.
EU delivery addresses are strongly recommended. International buyers from non-EU countries are welcome to participate, so please make sure you check the shipping costs before bidding. Furthermore, any import taxes, customs duties, or local clearance charges are the exclusive responsibility of the winning bidder.
Netherlands - Shell "Ruimte-avontuur" (Man in Flight) 100% Complete Token Album - 1969 Space Race Promotional Memorabilia
Description:
Up for auction is a 100% complete, original collector's promotional token album issued by Shell in the Netherlands in 1969, titled "Ruimte-avontuur" (Space Adventure / Man in Flight).
This historic album was released as a promotional campaign to celebrate the pinnacle of the Space Race and the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing. The album is completely full, containing the entire set of 20 relief-engraved metal tokens that chart the history of human aviation and space exploration. It starts from ancient mythology with Icarus and Daedalus, covers aviation pioneers like Leonardo da Vinci, the Wright Brothers, and Lindbergh, and concludes with space pioneers such as Yuri Gagarin, Alexei Leonov, and the Apollo 11 crew (Armstrong, Aldrin, Collins).
Product Specifications:
• Publisher: Shell Oil (Netherlands)
• Release Year: 1969
• Theme: Space Exploration / History of Flight
• Completeness: 100% Complete (All 20 tokens present)
• Token Material: Brass / Coated metal
• Text Language: Dutch
Condition Report:
The cardboard folder is in good, authentic vintage condition, showing honest signs of age and storage wear on the edges, consistent with its 50+ year history. All 20 metal tokens are securely fixed in their original slots, well-preserved with a beautiful, natural aged patina.
Please carefully review the high-resolution photographs to assess the exact cosmetic state of the folder and the pieces before bidding.
Details
Number of objects
20
Type
Commemorative coin set
Brand
Shell Ruimte-avontuur coin set
Period
Mid 20th century
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Very good
