New Zealand Mint has released a gold and silver Donald Duck coin to commemorate Donald Duck's 80th birthday this year. You can start the pre-order now, the official release date is on July 7th. All orders are expected to have shipped by Friday July 18th, 2014. Like the gold Mickey Mouse coin, the quarter-ounce Proof .999 fine gold $25 coin commemorating Donald Duck may have sold out at New Zealand Mint.
The coin reverse shows an engraved illustration of Donald Duck from his debut film appearance in The Wise Little Hen (1934). Set against a proof quality background, and relief engraved house from this iconic film, the design celebrates the 80 anniversary of this most loved character. The coin reverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Country of Issue - Niue.
80th Anniversary of Donald Duck 1/4 oz Gold Coin
Metal: Fine Gold
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 20.6 mm
Edge: Milled
Denomination: $25
Year of Issue: 2014
Mintage: 1,000
Weight: 1/4 Troy oz
80th Anniversary of Donald Duck 1 oz Silver Coin
Metal: Fine Silver
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 40.1 mm
Edge: Milled
Denomination: $2
Year of Issue: 2014
Mintage: 10,000
Weight: 1 Troy oz
Donald Fauntleroy Duck is one of the most beloved Disney characters, first appearing in the cartoon The Wise Little Hen, released in 1934. Throughout the next two decades, Donald appeared in over 150 theatrical releases, several of which were recognized at the Academy Awards. An anthropomorphic white duck, with a yellow bill and feet, Donald wears a sailor suit with a bow tie. Famous for his semi-intelligible speech and his mischievous and irritable personality, Donald has a positive outlook on life and is devoted to his friends. Included in TV Guide's greatest cartoon characters of all time, Donald has appeared in a total of 178 films, more than any other Disney character.
The 80th Anniversary of Donald Duck Gold and Silver Coin is presented in a classic wooden coin case which sits inside a themed printed outer box, making this an ideal gift for Donald Duck and Disney fans. When opened, the coin and Certificate of Authenticity are displayed.
Each will sell for $755.00 (gold coin) and $108.00 (silver coin). You can buy them via New Zealand Mint website nzmint.com.
