![]() The first page concentrates on the traditional style of coins (our favourite), with page two covering coloured issues, and page three the silver foils. Spread over three pages you can see all that is available to date, and we will keep it updated as new issues appear. many of these ranges are still in progress, indeed the new Star Wars Worlds silver postcard is not yet a week old. There’s pretty much something for every budget, ranging from $39.00 USD right up to $2,500. The offerings cover proof coins in gold and silver, bullion coins in the same metals, and a newer range of ultra-thin, but ultra-large silver foils. As a universe rich with characters and worlds, there are plenty of subjects for coins and the mint has taken full advantage of that. It had already been issuing coins for Disney, and Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm meant it was only a small step from there to Star Wars. Combining mass-produced UK coins with limited issue collector’s coins such as this Star Wars coin, as a great way of building a mixed and balanced portfolio well-positioned for silver price gains as well as scarcity appreciation.It was in 2016 that the New Zealand Mint announced it had obtained the licence to produce coins based on the Star Wars movie universe. With reasonable prices on launch, it’s certainly worth adding this coin to your collection, especially in a sealed box of 250 which will likely fetch huge premiums in the future.įor those focused purely on silver investment, the UK tax-free silver coins like the Silver Britannia have the added incentive of being Capital gains Tax-free. With Star Wars as one of the largest franchises known to man, this coin benefits from a huge mass appeal from both film enthusiasts and coin collectors. The character has been played by no less than six actors throughout the films, with David Prowse arguably the most famous as the first to depict him in episodes IV-VI. Darth Vader has become one of the most iconic villains of all time with many loving to hate him, while others feeling sympathy for his tragic demise. Despite being born as an Anakin Skywalker, a pivotal Jedi, Vader soon moves over to the side, finding the force irresistible. ![]() ![]() The character also features in Rogue One and is referenced in further Star Wars films such as The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Darth Vaderĭarth Vader featured in the first 6 instalments of the Star Wars franchise. Included is both a New Zealand Mint stamp along with Lucas Films copyright to confirm the coin’s official licensed status. The close-up image holds the infamous light sabre and sits proudly on the background of the Imperial logo. The collectable silver coin really comes to life on its reverse with the star of the show, Star Wars villain Darth Vader. The 2018 Darth Vader silver coin displays Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse set on a matt background. The New Zealand Mint have a fine reputation for producing licensed themed coins, with ranges including Star Wars, Star Trek, Disney, Doctor Who and DC Comics. Coins come in tubes of 25 and boxes of 250. With a face value of 2 NZ Dollars, the coin follows on from the popularity of the 2017 Vader coin. Limited to a mintage of just 250,000, the 1oz silver coin is produced to a fineness of 999.0. This is a silver bullion coin minted by the New Zealand Mint. ![]()
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