Rogue’s Island Mint are showing their fascination for the underbelly of our world’s fauna, with a coin depicting one of the most popular cryptids of them all – Bigfoot. This is similar in conccept to Melbourne Coins Fact or Fiction series, which has seen a pair of issues so far, with a Patchwork Platypus, and a Drop Bear Koala, but we believe this is a stand-alone release.

We all know Bigfoot, also called Sasquatch, but if you don’t, it’s basically a huge humanoid, covered in hair, said to inhabit the north-western forests of North America. It’s a myth of course, but continues to engender much interest, no doubt helped by its constant incorporation into TV and film, and by the occasional ‘discovery’ of footprints. Similar myths are not uncommon around the world, like the equally infamous Yeti, for example. If they were real, they’d either have been shot by a pickup-driving hunter, or have a social media channel by now, Mr. Bigbeast, perhaps…

I have to say, that the coin is a brilliant interpretation of the myth. The artwork sums it up perfectly, from the human-like face, the deep forest habitat, and the coloured night sky, lit by a bright moon. Just the name ‘BigFoot’ is inscribed here, and we love the way the F has become a footprint. Overall, it’s a very mature look at the myth, free of nonsensical imagery, and all the better for it. It comes very nicely presented (we love a gloss black box here!), and the mintage of 750 is a balanced number. Available to order now.