In 1941, Marvel Comics released for the first time a character designed to inspire the American public in the midst of global strife as World War II raged overseas. Captain America was the epitome of the American story, as Steve Rogers rose from average kid to become the protector of freedom and democracy around the world. Right now, the 2016 2 oz Fiji 75th Anniversary Captain America Shield Coin is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a beautiful display box with comic theme and Certificate of Authenticity.
- Maximum mintage set at just 7,500 coins for global distribution.
- Unique, dome-shaped coin with colorized obverse finish!
- Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Bears a face value of 2 Dollars backed by Fiji’s government.
- Obverse replicates the look of Captain America’s shield.
- Reverse features the coat of arms for Fiji.
- Proof specimen.
The 2016 release of this coin marks the 75th Anniversary of Captain America’s original release. These coins are authorized by Marvel Comics and the government of Fiji. Each one of these 2016 2 oz Fiji 75th Anniversary Captain America coins features a domed shape on the obverse face to replicate the look and feel of Captain America’s famous shield.
Steve Rogers was originally just a young, scrawny kid from Brooklyn who wanted nothing more than to serve his country. Unfit for service according to the army, Rogers was chosen by Operation Rebirth to become Captain America, a powerful hero out to defend American freedom and democracy.
The obverse side of all 2016 2 oz Fiji 75th Anniversary Captain America Shield Coins has a colorized finish with red, white, and blue, with a singular star in the very center. The only marking on this side is the copyright mark for Marvel Comics.
On the reverse of all Captain America Shield Coins is the coat of arms for Fiji, which features many symbols of the local Fijian culture. Engravings include the nation of issue, year of issue, face value, and the coin’s weight, purity, and metal content.
The 2016 2 oz Fiji 75th Anniversary Captain America Shield Coin in this listing ship in black, comic-themed display boxes with colorized artwork on the inside and a Captain America lapel pin included.
Sunshine Minting of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is the production facility responsible for the production of these coins. One of America’s strongest private mints, Sunshine Minting collaborated with Fiji’s government and Marvel Comics on the production of these coins.
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