It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the limited edition Superman coin series from the Royal Canadian Mint!
The RCM, in a special partnership with DC Comics, has released seven unique coin designs to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Man of Steel, created by Canadian artist Joe Shuster and American writer Jerry Siegel. These limited-mintage items are already 98 percent sold out in their first week of launch!
Sure to be a hit among comic collectors, movie-goers and bullion stackers alike, the seven designs pay homage to Superman from 1939 to today.
14k Gold Superman- The Early Years
This first-of-its-kind coin is the first gold coin ever minted with an image of the iconic hero. It has an extremely low mintage of only 2,000 coins and is minted in 14 carat gold with a beautiful color artwork pulled straight from Superman #1. Get it now!
1 oz Silver Hologram Superman & Metropolis
The first coin ever struck with an achromatic hologram, the 1 oz .999 fine silver Superman & Metropolis coin has a low mintage of only 10,000 coins. The holographic effect flares out behind the soaring Superman, giving the impression that the incredible speed of his flight has created a sonic boom over Metropolis. Buy now.
1 oz Silver Superman’s S-shield
Featuring both high-quality silver and the iconic Superman symbol in bright yellow and red enamel, the Superman’s S-shield coin has a mintage of only 10,000 coins and is among the most desirable coins in this collection. Order today.
1 oz Silver Man of Steel
The Man of Steel silver coin uses a fan-favorite image from Superman #204, printed in April 2004, of the world’s hero as he watches over Metropolis from on high. This coin has a low mintage of only 10,000 coins and is highly popular for its highly detailed and lustrous image. Pick one up.
1/2 oz Silver Modern Day Superman
With a slightly larger mintage of 15,000, the Modern Day Superman coin features the 2013 depiction of Lex Luthor’s greatest enemy. Superman flies toward the viewer in full color against a light matte background. Order now.
1/4 oz Silver Vintage Superman
The Vintage Superman coin features an image pulled from one of the “pinup” images created by Joe Shuster and printed in the first years of Superman. This iconic image of Superman breaking chains is rendered without color and has a mintage of only 15,000. Buy it now.
Coin and Stamp Set – Superman: Then and Now
The only coin in this set without a final mintage, the Superman: Then and Now coin features a changing lenticular design: as you tilt the coin reverse, you can see an image of Superman as drawn in 1939 in Superman #1 as well as a modern version of the last son of Krypton. This cupronickel coin comes in a set with a commemorative Canada Post stamp of Superman and is a great gift for fans of all ages. Order yours now!
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