Perth Mint to release coins based on Warner Brothers movie and television icons over next three years

It seems that Scooby Doo and Looney Tunes are just the tip of the iceberg as the Perth Mint has announced it has signed up Warner Brothers with a view to producing commemorative coins over the next three years. One of the biggest television and movie companies in the world, Warner Brothers have a huge range of franchises to work with.

Coming this year are movies like Tomb Raider, Aquaman, The Lego Movie 2, Ready Player One (already confirmed) and the next Fantastic Beasts movie, any of which could see coins perhaps. Such franchises as The Matrix, Stephen King’s It, The Dark Knight and the DC Comics universe are all ripe for inclusion, as well as older classics like Blade Runner, Mars Attacks and Harry Potter. Who knows what this will lead to, except it seems the popular culture coin is here to stay.

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CONSUMER PRODUCTS AGREEMENT BRINGS COIN COLLECTIONS TO FANS OF BELOVED FILM AND TV ANIMATED ICONS

The Perth Mint has signed a three year contract with global entertainment giant Warner Bros. to deliver a range of coin programs celebrating some of the world’s best loved movies and television icons.

The second of many coins to be launched under this exciting licencing agreement features Bugs Bunny, one of the most popular characters from the golden age of American animation. Struck from 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver and issued with a strict worldwide mintage of just 5,000, this coloured coin provides a rare opportunity for Looney Tunes fans to secure a unique piece of cartoon memorabilia.

A great addition to any Easter hamper, the wisecracking rabbit unveiled by The Perth Mint this month will be followed later this year by other Looney Tunes stars including Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester and the Tasmanian Devil. Each 1/2oz coin will be issued as Tuvalu legal tender and individually housed in a clear acrylic case to view both sides with ease.

The Perth Mint Group Manager Minted Products Neil Vance said the venture was a shining example of the Mint’s innovative approach to developing new markets for Australian-made coins.

“This latest alliance will significantly expand our range of licenced commemoratives and introduce the world of coin collecting to fans of classic Warner Bros. movies and cartoons in Australia and internationally,” Mr Vance said

“Having issued limited edition licensed coin products for more than 10 years in collaboration with entertainment industry leaders and independent estates, we have seen their popularity grow.”

The first release in the Warner Bros. collaboration back in January 2018 featured the beloved cartoon icon, Scooby Doo. Since his debut in 1969, the lovable great dane has appeared in numerous television series and live-action movies, along with his four teenage mystery-solving friends of the Mystery Inc. Gang.

Stay tuned for other coins that will pay tribute to some of the world’s most popular movies.

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