UK 2006 150th Anniversary Victoria Cross PNC, Two 50p Coins

This United Kingdom philatelic numismatic cover (PNC) commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, issued on 21 September 2006. The cover incorporates a set of six commemorative stamps in denominations of 1st class, 64p, and 72p. The stamps are cancelled with multiple circular date stamps and a large pictorial first day cancellation from The Victoria Cross Hyde Park London W2, which features a Sebastopol cannon. The cover contains two British copper-nickel fifty pence coins. One coin depicts the Victoria Cross medal, and the second depicts a soldier carrying a wounded comrade. The front of the cover is inscribed with FOR VALOUR and 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross. The item is marked with official souvenir number 08507 and indicates production involving the Royal Mint, Llantrisant.