This 1974 Cook Islands Christmas Commemorative Set (Hutt Series 121) was issued to celebrate Christmas 1974 while honoring the bicentennial-era heritage of the Cook Islands, including the legacy of Captain James Cook’s discovery of the Hervey Islands in 1773. The set uniquely combines a sterling silver proof coin, a five-stamp Christmas souvenir sheet featuring Renaissance masterpieces, and a First Day of Stamp Issue cancellation from Rarotonga, making it a desirable crossover collectible for both coin and philatelic collectors. Issued in a limited, numbered Hutt Series production, complete examples with original packaging like this are increasingly difficult to find, especially with the coin, stamps, and documentation all intact. Set Features & Details. Theme: Christmas 1974 / Bicentennial of Captain Cook’s Discovery of the Hervey Islands. Series: Hutt Series No. 23 of only 350 issued. Format: Coin & Stamp First Day Cover commemorative set. Total Weight: 34 grams. Pure Silver Content: 31.45 grams / 1.01 troy oz. Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II. Reverse: Captain James Cook, HMS. Map of the Hervey Islands. ? Stamps & Postal Details. Stamps Included: 5-stamp Christmas 1974 souvenir sheet. Denominations: 1c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 30c. Artwork: Renaissance religious paintings. Postal Cancellation: First Day of Stamp Issue – Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The item pictured is authentic and is the item you will receive. Thank you and good luck. Any statement regarding grading and condition are subjective and represent our best opinion. Please make sure to take a close look at the pictures to judge for yourself. All coins and paper currency are stored in coin flips and/or semi-rigid bill holders. We do not end auctions early.