1 oz 2022 Darth Vader Silver Coin | New Zealand Mint

Description As one of the most iconic fictional characters of all time, Darth Vader has become a cultural phenomenon. Being one of the leading proponents of the viral Star Wars series, the tragic hero turned villain has captivated audiences with his gravitas, mastery of the Force, and characteristically menacing breathing. The Island of Niue, in conjunction with the New Zealand mint, has collaborated to pay homage to the Sith Lord on these impressive 999 pure, 1 oz Fine Silver coins. May the force and these beautiful silver coins be with you! COIN HIGHLIGHTS Ships individually in protective packaging Consisting of 1 oz 999 Fine Silver Reverse: Features a depiction of Darth Vader holding a lightsaber, a silhouette of the villain with a fraction of his mask in display and the inscriptions “1 oz 999 Fine Silver” and “Lucasfilm Ltd.” Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with her name, the artist’s initials, the name of the country of the issue, the year of the release and the face value of the silver coin The Star Wars franchise began in 1977 with George Lucas’ first epic film A New Hope, followed by two more to form the original trilogy. Since then, nine films have been created in the Skywalker saga, along with several spinoffs. Darth Vader was the original villain and the face of the Empire. However, Darth Vader’s complicated origin story allows viewers to sympathize with him as they learn about his life as Anakin Skywalker in the prequel trilogy. Darth Vader being the estranged father of Luke Skywalker, is regarded as one of the most well known and best examples of a plot twist in cinema. Anakin Skywalker was a pupil of Obi Wan Kenobi undergoing training to become a Jedi Knight, but a twist in fate turned him to the dark side of the force, and he assumed a new identity as Darth Vader. Enhance your collection today with bullion from the dark side! ABOUT THE NEW ZEALAND MINT The New Zealand Mint is one of the world’s leading silver and gold commemorative coin manufacturers and distributors. With over 50 years of experience, the New Zealand Mint has a reputation around the world for high quality. As one of the leading mints when it comes to innovation, design, and creativity they have licensed products with brands recognized worldwide such as Disney, Lucasfilms (Star Wars™), Star Trek, Warner Bros (DC Comics, Looney Tunes, and HARRY POTTER™), BBC (Doctor Who & Sherlock) and Hasbro (Magic: The Gathering).