This 2000 The World of Literature 50p pence coin cover is a first day cover by Mercury. It commemorates poet Chaucer's 600th death anniversary and the 150th anniversary of Britain's public libraries and hosts a fifty pence coin by Royal Mint and a Royal Mail stamp. The brilliant uncirculated coin features a face of a Public Library and the stamp depicts a book. Postmark cancelled 600th Anniversary of Chaucer's Death Canterbury Kent 25th October 2000.