The Execution Troopers are the sixth in the Star Wars: Guards of the Empire silver coin series One of the more unpleasant groups in Star Wars canon, the First Order's Sstormtrooper Executioners were tasked with dispensing final justice to their enemies. Randomly picked from the regular stormtroopers for the day, they carried no identification and their [...]
LPM are expanding their range of Jurassic Park coins with some new formats employing the T-Rex design that appeared last year in one ounce silver bullion form. This time the coins are struck to a 'Premium Uncirculated' finish for that extra bit of quality, and the new pair up the ante with regards to precious metal content.The five [...]
Kryptonian superhero, Superman has his iconic symbol brought to life in silver for a new shaped proof coin One of the most iconic emblems, not just in comic books, but in popular culture in general, the shield logo of Superman is rivalled only by that of Batman as something instantly recognisable wherever you go. Said to [...]
Two more Chibi coins out today from the New Zealand Mint, one for the well established DC Comics range, and one for the new Lord of the Rings range. These one ounce silver coins have been hugely popular since they came out last year, and even though this pair are the 26th and 27th to be released [...]
It was good to see the striking and inventine world of Tim burton's 'Nightmare Before Christmas' get some exposure in the coin world when the New Zealand Mint released Jack Skellington last month, so it's great to see the amazing visual style of the movie back with 'Sally' . Sally is Jack Skellington's love interest and the [...]
Now in its fifth year, the New Zealand Mint's Star Wars themed bullion coin series has been a popular addition to the ever expanding market with a variety of designs featuring both equipment and characters. The latest is the ninth in the series to date and goes back to the original trilogy for a look at the famous [...]
Pirates of the Caribbean joins the burgeoning limited mintage bullion coin market with 'The Black Pearl' It seems the New Zealand Mint hasn't finished with shoe-horning its many licenced franchises into its widening bullion coin range, and the latest to join the roster is one of the former big guns of the movie world, 'Pirates of [...]
The second 'The Mandalorian' coin is already out from the New Zealand Mint and depicts Cara Dune, as played by Gina Carano. This could be a particularly popular coin given that Carano has been effectively 'fired by social media' for some, admittedly crass and badly written, Twitter posts. A huge shame as she played the character very well [...]
Chibi again. We cover these because they're hugely popular, but they come at such a rate that it's hard to get excited each time. That changed a little earlier this month with the release of Frodo Baggins, the first Lord of the Rings release, and continues doubly so today with the launch of the debut 'The Mandalorian' [...]
One of the better coloured coin series in the New Zealand Mint's copious Star Wars output, Guards of the Empire highlights all the mysterious forces that helped hold the Empire together. There have been four coins to date and this latest is the fifth. The Knights of Ren were a small group of Force adepts that served [...]
