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1. Re: 1958 Phillipines Mint set

   

   Comment by jmlanzaf · April 12, 2026 5:54AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Yes, I had a bunch of FDCs from them. I might still.

2. Re: 1958 Phillipines Mint set

   

   Comment by The12thDenticle · April 12, 2026 4:02AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   The Afran Stamp Company was a store that sold stamps and some coins in Manila, Philippines. I bought a few First Day Covers from them when I was actively collecting stamps, and also some of their in-house Philippine “mint” sets like yours, but later years (1963 or 1964). But here’s some information I found on the Internet…

3. 1958 Phillipines Mint set

   

   Discussion by Namvet69 · April 8, 2026 5:29PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Nicely toned 5 coin set in odd-ball in country folder. Manila paper has reacted with all the metals. I'm going to give them an acetone dip and get them in airtites. Anyone familiar with "Afran Stamp Co"? Peace Roy

4. Re: 1958 Phillipines Mint set

   

   Comment by pruebas · April 9, 2026 5:16AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Remember, in 1958, clad coinage hadn’t been invented yet, so these were solid CuNi (with some Zn), probably made in-house at Philly. I wonder if this alloy was being used by the USM for any other country?

5. Re: 1958 Phillipines Mint set

   

   Comment by Namvet69 · April 9, 2026 6:24AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Thanks for opening that up. Haven't freed them up yet, wonder how the rev looks. Pending.

6. Re: 1958 Phillipines Mint set

   

   Comment by Mr Lindy · April 8, 2026 6:37PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   My 58 set is in genuine Philly Mint packaging. No clue about afran. My guess is its a repackager in home market. When I bought mine couple years back I never saw afran options, just Phillys. Some had absolutely ugly finish coins. Poor preservation and maybe zinc metal's volatility too. Philly Mint package is not amazing.…