Description
The iconic image of Superman breaking chains has been shown countless times throughout Superman's history. In honour of Superman's 75th anniversary, and as an Official Licensee of DC Comics, the Royal Canadian Mint faithfully recreated this iconic image drawn by Canadian Joe Shuster.
This $10 coin is certified to be 99.99% pure silver with a diameter of 27 millimetres and a metal weight of 7.96 grams. The reverse image, provided by DC Comics/Warner Brothers, features a vintage Superman breaking his bonds. The reverse is engraved with the word 'CANADA,' the date '2013' and the face value of '10 DOLLARS,' as well as 'SUPERMAN' in the fictitious Kryptonian language from Superman's home planet. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Specifications:
Item Number: 125838
Mintage15000
Composition: pure silver (99.99% pure)
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 7.96
Diameter (mm): 27
Edgeserrated
Certificate: serialized
Face value: 10 dollars
Artist: Joe Shuster, DC Comics (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Special Features:
-Vintage Superman as illustrated by Canadian co-creator Joe Shuster, having appeared in the very first Superman story published in Action Comics #1 in 1938.
-Joe Shuster's iconic image is faithfully recreated by the Royal Canadian Mint's world-class engravers and featuring 5 different finishes.
-Features Superman's native Kryptonian language, as created by DC Comics, and reads 'SUPERMAN' in English and French.
-Exceptional packaging fit for the Man of Steel's 75th birthday, including a clear acrylic presentation case and graphic beauty box displaying Superman's Fortress of Solitude
Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in custom acrylic case and custom coloured beauty box.
