Friday, June 17, 2011

Transformers 3-Megatron Silver Proof

The Perth Mint The movie "Transformers: The Dark of the Moon" will start its worldwide screening on 29 June 2011. Perth Mint has released a trio coins for the Transformers Coins: Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and Megatron. The Perth Mint has just released this outstanding Transformers 3-Megatron Silver Proof commemorative coin. Long ago, Megatron was admired as one of Cybertron’s greatest champions, but over time, intense pride corrupted him. Using his unmatched power and rage, Megatron rules the Decepticons with an iron fist. He will do anything in his power to destroy Optimus Prime and the Autobots and claim the Universe for himself.


The coin’s reverse features a coloured depiction of Megatron and includes the Deceptacon logo. The design also features the inscription TRANSFORMERS and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.


Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the 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 Megatron 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 Megatron 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.