Friday, June 17, 2011

Transformers 3-1oz Silver Proof Trio

The sci-fi blockbuster Transformers broke box office records on its opening weekend in North America in 2007. Based on the popular 1980s Television series, Transformers attracts audiences from around the world. The latest highly anticipated sequel, ‘Transformers: The Dark of the Moon’ will hit screens on 29 June 2011. The Perth Mint has issued three new coloured commemoratives portraying the characters of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and Megatron; Transformers 3-1oz Silver Proof Trio.


All three coins incorporate the inscription TRANSFORMERS and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, each coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.

Technical Specification:
Silver Content (Troy oz) 1
Monetary Denomination (TVD) 1
Fineness (% purity) 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00
Designer Wade Robinson

The Transformers 3 coin is produced with authority from Dreamworks Paramount and Hasbro. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. With only 5,000 pcs coins minted for each Transformers 3 coins by the Perth Mint. The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Housed in a clear display box, the coin is presented in a spectacularly illustrated shipper You can order this coin onlive via Perth Mint website. You will get a cheaper price for a complete Transformers 3-1oz Silver Proof Trio. Only 3 trio packs per customer.