New Zealand Mint 1 oz Silver Batman Comix 2023 PP (Mintage: 5,000 | colored | Proof)

Motif: the very first Batman™ comic Material: Silver with a fineness of 999/1,000 Total circulation: 5,000 copies Special feature: colored motif Stamping quality: Proof (PP) Investment objective: Collector's item, investment Country of origin: New Zealand Delivery: in a beautiful and protective case ✔ A coin series for comics This silver coin has an unusual shape. At first glance, the coin looks more like a bar that is strangely embossed with a motif. That is an absolute rarity for a bar. But this is very much a coin. A coin that is rectangular in shape and not round like traditional coins. There is a very special reason for this, because this coin is supposed to represent a comic book. It is part of the "COMIX™" coin series produced by the New Zealand Mint. The coins are always dedicated to very special first editions. For example, the first coin in the series was dedicated to the first Action Comic™ and the third edition to the first Superman Comic™. First editions are incredibly rare and incredibly valuable. This silver coin is the fifth edition in the series. ✔ The first edition of Batman™ And the fifth issue of the series is all about the very first Batman Comic™. Batman™, whose real name is Bruce Wayne, is one of the most famous superheroes ever. He stands out because of his bat superhero suit. He always tries to keep his identity secret and lives the life of a rich bachelor. But what hardly anyone knows is that he has a double identity as a superhero and sees it as his job to protect the residents of Gotham City™. Unlike other superheroes, such as Superman™, Batman™ has no superpowers. He is very intelligent and very wealthy, which he uses to his advantage. As a young boy, he had to watch his parents being murdered. That made him very strong and from that he draws the strength and motivation to fight against evil. That is what makes Batman™. The cover of the first comic is shown on the motif side of the coin, in the original colors. Below it is written "All brand new adventures of the Batman and Robin™, the boy wonder." The issue was published on May 1, 1939. ✔ Information at a glance The manufacturer is New Zealand Mint. The diameter is 45.00 x 31.50 mm. The year of minting is 2023. The denomination is 1 ounce. The face value is 2 Niue dollars. The weight is 31.10 grams.