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Taisei Coins Co., Ltd. will be releasing Ultraman Series 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins in Japan on Monday, June 6. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first Ultraman series broadcast, these gold and silver coins will be minted at Perth Mint, the oldest and most historic mint in Australia, under the supervision of Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. Unfortunately it looks like these won’t be on sale outside of Japan!
■ Ultraman Series 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Lineup
Themed around the first Ultraman, these coins have original designs made under the supervision of Tsuburaya Productions. The art director behind the Ultraman series 50th anniversary commemorative logo and Ultraman Foundation logo, Katsunori Aoki, was put in charge of the coins and packaging designs. Coin collectors and Ultraman fans alike are sure to love these!
The lineup includes a 1/2 oz Gold Coin (226,800 yen, tax included), 5 oz Silver Coin (75,600 yen, tax included), and Gold and Silver Coin Set with Issue Number Certificate (78 sets available, 302,400 yen, tax included). In honor of Nebula M78 from the franchise, the total number of coins being minted is 780 which includes the 78 complete sets. All of these come in special cases, each of which is given a unique serial number included on its issue certificate.
■ Aiding Children through a Charity Auction
Taisei Coins will be having a charity auction from July 10 to the 17 which will be donated to the Ultraman Foundation to aid children. Issue Number Certificates 1 and 78 of the Gold and Silver Coin Complete Sets will be displayed for a charity auction. Susumu Kurobe, famous for having played Hayate who transforms into Ultraman, even autographed the packages!
[Ultraman Foundation]
After the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in March, 2011, Tsuburaya Productions established the Ultraman Foundation with the support of other companies to help those affected by the disaster. The Ultraman Foundation is dedicated to sending children support and supplies, as well as ensuring the quality of their future.
■ Ultraman, the Hero Loved All Around the World
Ultraman, the hero who can turn into a giant, appeared in July of 1966 following Ultra Q as a part of the Ultra series, known for its use of special effects. Centered around the Science Special-Search Party while following its protagonist as he fought new monsters every week, Ultraman fascinated many children. It goes without saying that it had an incredible influence on the Ultraman series which followed, as well as other special effects works, anime, manga, and films.
About the Designs
■ Face (Gold and Silver Coins are the same)
These are Tuvalu legal currency, so the face of each coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II which can only be used as currency in the Commonwealth.
■ Back
・1/2 oz Gold Coin
The logo of Ultraman’s profile used for the Ultraman Foundation has been specially redrawn for the gold coin, and the year 1966 has been engraved, commemorating 2016 as marking the 50th anniversary of the Ultraman series.
・5 oz High Relief Silver Coin
Ultraman is posed performing his most popular attack, Specium Ray, and surrounded by stars on the silver coin. He’s surrounded by 50 stars commemorating the 50th anniversary of the series, and “Since 1966” has been engraved in honor of the first broadcast of the Ultraman series. This high relief coin has an especially noticeable and impressive thickness (approx. 12.5 millimeters).
・Gold Coin & Silver Coin Set with Issue Number Certificate (limited to 78 sets)
Ultraman Foundation Pin Badge (not for sale) included
[Issuing Country, Tuvalu]
A small country that gained its independence in 1978, Tuvalu consists of six atolls and three reef islands in the South Pacific. Recently rising sea levels due to global climate change may cause the islands to sink in the near future. Some proceeds from the sale of Ultraman Series 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins will go back to Tuvalu.
Sale Details
A. 1/2 oz Gold Coin
Face Value: 50 Tuvalu dollars
Weight: 15.554 g
Grade: 99.99%
Diameter: 25.6 mm
Quantity Issued: 780 coins (set included)
Condition: Proof
Price: 226,800 yen (tax included)
B. 5 oz High Relief Silver Coin
Face Value: 5 Tuvalu dollars
Weight: 155.533 g
Grade: 99.99%
Diameter: 50.6 mm
Quantity Issued: 780 coins (set included)
Condition: Proof
Price: 75,600 yen (tax included)
C. 1/2 oz Gold Coin & 5 oz High Relief Silver Coin Set with Issue Number Certificate
Quantity Issued: Limited to 78 sets
Price: 302,400 yen (tax included)
Proof refers to these having a mirror surface polished for display.
*All of these come in special cases, each of which is given a unique serial number included on its issue certificate.*
*You can’t choose a specific number for Issue Certificates.*
*Issue Number Certificates 1 and 78 will be displayed for a charity auction.*
*Gold Coin & Silver Coin Set with Issue Number Certificate comes with Ultraman Foundation Pin Badge (not for sale).*
Release Date: June 6 (Mon.), 2016 nationwide (Japan only)
Issuing Year: 2016
Issuing Country: Tuvalu
Minting: Australia Perth Mint
Supervising: Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd.
Import Source: Taisei Coins Co., Ltd.
Purchasing Method: The Ultraman Series 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coins will be available for purchase through Taisei Coins
● Internet Orders
Taisei Coins Website
● Taisei Coins Shop
Business Hours: Monday to Friday at 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, first and third Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (Closed on Sundays, holidays, and the second and fourth Saturdays)
Location: UBG Higashi Ikebukuro Building 1F, 2-23-2 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 170-0013
Access: JR Yamanote Line, 8-minute walk from Otsuka Station / Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, 7-minute walk from Higashi Ikebukuro Station / Toden Arakawa Line, 5-minute walk from Mukaihara Station
Source: @Press
