This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/10/2010
A complete 1959 Armour coins set in NM/MT to MINT condition. After a three-year layoff, Armour again inserted plastic coins into its hot dog packages. The coins retained their 1-1/2" size but did not include as much detailed information as those issued in 1955. Missing from the coins’ backs is information such as birthplace and date, team, and batting and throwing preference. The fronts contain the player’s name and, unlike 1955, only the team nickname is given. The set consists of 20 coins which come in a myriad of colors. Common colors are navy blue, royal blue, medium green, orange and red. Many other colors are known, much more scarce and retain extra value to Armour coin specialists. In 1959 Armour had a mail-in offer of 10 coins for $1, which accounts for half of the coins in the set being much more plentiful than the others. This complete set includes Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Richie Ashburn, Ernie Banks, Whitey Ford, Frank Robinson and Nellie Fox. Set grades out at NM-MT to MINT condition.