2009 Transformers - OPTIMUS PRIME - Silver Proof

Proof Quality - Low Mintage

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Coin Description:

The 2007 sci-fi blockbuster Transformers took a staggering US$67.6 million on its opening weekend in North America. Its highly-anticipated sequel, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, will hit cinemas globally between 19 and 24 June 2009 with expectations high for another box office smash.
Based on a popular 1980s TV series, Transformers attracts audiences ranging from teens to those who enjoyed the small-screen version. With the blaze of promotional publicity aimed at these groups well underway, The Perth Mint has issued two coloured commemoratives portraying robot characters MEGATRON and OPTIMUS PRIME.

Produced with authority from Dreamworks Paramount and Hasbro, each coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality and issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 coins depicting MEGATRON, and 5,000 coins depicting OPTIMUS PRIME. Each coin is housed in presentation packaging accompanied by a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Reverse: The coins reverse portrays OPTIMUS PRIME, the leader of the AUTOBOTS, a faction of heroic Transformers. Included in the design is the AUTOBOT logo.

Both coins incorporate the inscription TRANSFORMERS and The Perth Mints P mintmark.

Presentation: Each coin is housed in a clear presentation box which comes in a spectacularly illustrated shipper, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Certificate of Authenticity:

Each coin is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Presentation Packaging:

Each coin is housed in a clear capsule.

Coins Specifications:

Denomination	Metal	Fineness	Weight	Diameter	Mintage	Country
AUD $1	Silver	0.9990	31.10g	40.6mm	5000	Tuvalu

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2009 Tuvalu Transformers OPTIMUS PRIME Silver Proof

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2009 Transformers - OPTIMUS PRIME - Silver Proof

**Proof Quality - Low Mintage**

Visit our "me" page

Coin Description:

Certificate of Authenticity:

Presentation Packaging:

Coins Specifications:

Shipping:

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Shipping and Handling within the US:

We will ship to the following countries by registered mail only:

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Proof Quality - Low Mintage

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