New Zealand Mint announces new Star Wars coin
The New Zealand Mint has released a new Star Wars themed coin. This coin features an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back when Lando Calrissian is checking on Han after he is frozen in carbonite.
There will be a 1 oz gold version that comes in a coin case, a Star Wars themed box, and certificate of authenticity. It releases for $2,700 and is limited to a run of 500.
There will be a 1 oz silver version that comes in a coin case, a Star Wars themed box, and certificate of authenticity. It releases for $85 and is limited to a run of 10,000.
You can get more information and order the silver and gold coins on New Zealand Mint’s website.
Press releases:
Silver coin:
Design:
Scoundrel turned Rebel Alliance General Lando CalrissianTM is the fifteenth character to feature in the Star WarsTM Classic coin collection. This delicately engraved 1oz silver coin features Lando in the iconic carbonite freezing scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Product Specifications:
- Metal: 999 Fine Silver
- Finish: Proof
- Weight: 1 Troy oz
- Nominal Diameter: 40mm
- Denomination: $2
- Country of Issue: Niue
- Year of Issue: 2020
- Mintage: 10,000
Key Selling Points:
- Engaged 1 oz pure silver coin features scoundrel turned Rebel Alliance General Lando CalrissianTM in the iconic carbonite freezing scene from Star WarsTM: The Empire Strikes Back.
- Fifteenth release in the Star Wars Classic coin collection.
- Officially licensed collectible coin.
- Presented in quality coin case and themed outer packaging.
- Perfect gift for any Star Wars fan or coin collector.
- Limited worldwide mintage of only 10,000 coins.
- Proof quality 99.9% fine silver.
Gold coin:
Design:
Scoundrel turned Rebel Alliance General Lando CalrissianTM is the fifteenth character to feature in the Star WarsTM Classic coin collection. This delicately engraved 1oz gold coin features Lando in the iconic carbonite freezing scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Product Specifications:
- Metal: 9999 Fine Gold
- Finish: Proof
- Weight: 1 Troy oz
- Nominal Diameter: 32mm
- Denomination: $250
- Country of Issue: Niue
- Year of Issue: 2020
- Mintage: 500
Key Selling Points:
- Engraved 1oz fine gold coin features scoundrel turned Rebel Alliance General Lando CalrissianTM in the iconic carbonite freezing scene from Star WarsTM: The Empire Strikes Back.
- Fifteenth release in the Star Wars Classic coin collection.
- Officially licensed collectible coin.
- Presented in a quality coin case and themed outer packaging.
- Striking collectible for any Star Wars fan or coin collector.
- Limited worldwide mintage of only 500 coins.
- Proof quality 99.99% pure gold.
