Legal tender Star Wars coins

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Legal tender Star Wars coins

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Okay, this one was a bit of a surprise, but I think it is a very interesting collecible.

I just got a press release from NZMint.com (alt: http://www.newzealandmint.com ) about collectible, legal tender (in Niue) Star Wars coins. They have a couple of sets that include 8 coins and display cases, but on the more affordable side, they will also sell individual coins for NZ$23.50.

I thought it was very interesting that these are coming out of New Zealand ( http://www.nzmint.com/about ). :)

Read more at http://www.newzealandmint.com/starwars
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Woo! That's so cool, I definitely want the Leia one :) The description seems to indicate they will make 40 different coins?
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Wow, random!
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The more expensive, full silver (ie, not plated) coins look pretty nice (but if I get any it'll likely be from the affordable individual releases, methinks).
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Full details are now all written up on SWNZ: http://swnz.dr-maul.com/moretext.php?request=20110810
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OK. Which one of you is going to buy all of these coins for me then?? ;)
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Keep fingers crossed for us, we are currently awaiting information regarding the possibility of retailing these coins in our store... :)
Rumour has it that the first run of coins scheduled for release shortly has sold through already with another run due in January.
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Received a couple of these coins in the post tomorrow. Tooks some quick pics, but will remove them from packaging for more photos shortly. They look very nice so far. :)
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reelcollectibles wrote:Keep fingers crossed for us, we are currently awaiting information regarding the possibility of retailing these coins in our store... :)
Rumour has it that the first run of coins scheduled for release shortly has sold through already with another run due in January.
Looking forward to seeing these first hand Matt. Have just confirmed yesterday we will be able to get the January release of these, web page up hopefully later today/tomorrow :)
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reelcollectibles wrote:...
Looking forward to seeing these first hand Matt. Have just confirmed yesterday we will be able to get the January release of these, web page up hopefully later today/tomorrow :)
Let us know when you've got your product page up :)

The individual coins are priced quite nicely, and are nice to have even as single pieces.
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