R2-D2 1 oz Silver Coin features R2-D2

Description

R2-D2™ is the fourth character to feature in the Star Wars Classic coin collection.

The stunningly engraved R2-D2 1 oz Silver Coin features R2-D2 being sold by the Jawas to Luke Skywalker and his step-uncle Owen Lars in Star Wars: A New Hope.

This fine silver coin comes presented in a high-quality Star Wars branded and stylized inner coin case and themed outer coin packaging. The Certificate of Authenticity sits within the coin case and there is a worldwide limited mintage of 10,000 coins.

After its release in 1977, Star Wars captured the minds of a generation around the world.

The ever-faithful R2-D2 (Artoo-Detoo) is a feisty astromech Droid of surprising determination and resourcefulness. Communicating in a variety of beeps and whistles, Artoo’s cylindrical body is equipped with multiple instruments and sensors designed to carry out his primary utility Droid functions. Along with his tall, golden counterpart C-3PO, Artoo frequently finds himself coming to the aid of his human masters.

Owned by the heroic Luke Skywalker, Artoo is instrumental in leading the young farmboy to Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and initiating Luke’s involvement with the Rebel Alliance. Often seated in the droid socket of his master’s X-wing fighter, Artoo accompanies Luke on his successful Rebel mission to destroy the Empire’s Death Star, and on his personal quest to train as a Jedi under the tutelage of the wise Jedi Master Yoda.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Coin Collection: Star Wars Classic

• Coin Metal: 999 Fine Silver

• Coin Weight: 1 oz

• Coin Finish: Proof

• Coin Diameter: 40mm (Nominal)

• Coin Edge: Milled

• Coin Denomination: $2

• Year of Issue: 2016

• Coin Mintage: 10,000

• Effigy: Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

• Country of Issue: Niue