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PHONE HOME! E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial brought to life on FIVE Brand New Coins
40 years ago, in 1982, an unprecedented cinematic event took place that stirred the souls and captured the imagination of countless generations.
When “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” landed in theatres, the heartwarming story of a young boy who befriends a stranded alien quickly broke all box office records to become an instant classic.
More than just a marvel of visual effects, E.T. embraced our hearts, let us believe in the impossible, and most importantly, encouraged us to keep reaching for the stars.
Celebrations around the world have already started to mark the 40th anniversary. We are also excited for the IMAX re-release that came out in August!
And now, Steven Spielberg’s unforgettable masterpiece has been brought to life on FIVE Brand New Coins to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”!
Keep on reading to find out more…
The E.T. 40th Anniversary BU Colour Coin Set
This 50 Cent set has been released in an extremely limited specification – Coloured Brilliant Uncirculated. Reserved for the most important releases, only very limited numbers of BU colour coins are ever released.
Given the rare specification, very few are being made available for collectors. In fact, just 995 will be released worldwide, and this will be the only way you can own all five 50 cent coins in the exclusive colour Brilliant Uncirculated specification.
Each set will come in a Presentation Box along with the Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its strict 995 edition limit.
Secure yours today for just £62.50 (+p&p) >>
The E.T. 40th Anniversary Silver Proof Coin Set
Of course, you can own ALL 5 of the new E.T. coins in stunning Silver Proof quality too!
Limited to JUST 500 sets worldwide, your FIVE Silver Proof coins will arrive presented in a deluxe presentation box, ready to display in your home with pride.
Again, we expect the full edition to be to be snapped up in the UK – before it’s offered further afield…
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Ultimate Coin Cover
All five BU coins have also been included in this special coin cover – easily the ultimate way to own and present this set.
Paired alongside your coins is a specially commissioned “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 40th Anniversary” philatelic label. As well as this, the presentation cover has also been officially postmarked by Royal Mail on the 40th anniversary of the movie release date – 11th June 2022.
This one-day-only postmarking means that no more can ever be produced.
Its edition limit of JUST 495 is confirmed on the accompanying Certificate of Authenticity which sits inside the Presentation Folder.
The collectability and strict edition limit of this Ultimate Cover is sure to attract the attention of collectors – so you’ll need to act quickly.
Click here to own one today >>
The E.T. 40th Anniversary Silver Proof 5oz Commemorative
And we’re not done there…
Because you can also celebrate this 40th anniversary with this stunning Silver 5oz Commemorative.
Words really do not do this commemorative justice; the craftsmanship is truly impeccable.
Struck from 5oz of .999 Fine Silver, Steven Spielberg’s unforgettable masterpiece has been brought to life on the design, featuring the famous bike scene on a moon backdrop, and the inscription ‘E.T. PHONE HOME’.
With high-demand expected and such a small edition limit, you’ll have to act quickly to secure one for your collection.
It will arrive protected in a Presentation Box alongside a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the tiny edition limit.
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With prices starting from JUST £6.99, you can discover all the brand new products in the E.T. 40th anniversary range here. Including the BU coin, the BU Coin set, Silver Proof Coin and the Silver Proof Coin Cover, there really is something for every collector on this significant anniversary.
There’s never been a better time to bring back those nostalgic memories. And with E.T. carrying a worldwide fanbase, reservations are now being taken on a first come first served basis – we would advise acting now!
Click here to browse the full range of E.T. 40th Anniversary releases starting from JUST £6.99 >>
The Next Lunar Year Potential SELL-OUT Coin is HERE… Can You Guess What Animal it is?
Who doesn’t love the legacy of the Chinese horoscope? The Royal Mint certainly does! And going off the yearly SELL-OUTS, clearly so do collectors.
Read on to explore the history of this poignant Chinese tradition, the joyful creature to ascend in 2023, and how the Royal Mint’s latest release could continue the sell-out history…
Chinese Zodiac
Firstly, you may be wondering why the Chinese lunar years each bear the names of twelve different animals. Well, an ancient tale can divulge all truths…
The story goes that one of the most important gods in traditional Chinese religion, the Jade Emperor, set-up a race with all the animals in the world. Twelve species turned up at the start line: a pig, dog, rooster, monkey, sheep, horse, snake, dragon, rabbit, tiger, ox, and rat.
As a reward for merely attending, the emperor named a year in the zodiac after each one. However, the race was used to determine the order each animal would be placed…
The cunning and versatile Rat was placed first, and due to its incessant appetite and laziness, the Pig came last after getting peckish and dozing off!
The Rabbit
2023 is the year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit marks the fourth Lunar Year in the calendar, and if we go by the ancient tale, came fourth in the race!
Those born in 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and of course – 2023 – are said to be kind, elegant, vigilant, witty, and quick-minded! Does this sound like you or someone you know? Well, The Royal Mint have the perfect gift for them…
The Shēngxiào Collection
Since the Year of the Horse in 2014, The Royal Mint have been designing exquisite coins to match the everchanging animals that usher in the new Lunar Year!
With a reverse design imaginatively created by varying artists, the vast array of unique characteristics and qualities of each animal are individually captured.
And you cannot deny some truth in the ambition of the Dragon, the honesty of the Monkey, or the resilience of the Ox.
But today, we are calling all RABBITS!
Known for almost a decade of consistent sell-outs, the Shēngxiào Collection’s latest release is guaranteed to leave even our most dedicated collectors emptyhanded.
A guaranteed SELL-OUT?
When you consider Lunar Year coins since 2014 have SOLD-OUT ALL Silver Proof specifications, it is no surprise that this series is renowned as one of the largest ongoing coin programmes in the world!
As an international phenomenon, most of these coins are usually snapped up by collectors in the Far East, making this collection one very few British collectors will ever see… let alone own.
In fact, with the adorable International Rabbit Day fast approaching on the 24th of September, you have all the more reason to celebrate NOW before it inevitably follows the SELL-OUT pattern!
The EXTREMELY SOUGHT-AFTER 1oz Silver Proof edition
Struck from .999 silver to a perfect Proof finish, only 2,888 of these exquisite coins have been produced WORLDWIDE!
What’s more, The Westminster Collection have only been able to secure JUST 200!
You must remember that ALL silver specifications of the Lunar Year series have SOLD-OUT consistently since 2014, guaranteeing only our most dedicated collectors will be able to secure the latest release for their collection or gift to a beloved Rabbit!
In fact, by securing one your own Lunar Year of the Rabbit 1oz Silver Proof coin, you will be contributing towards a DECADE of Lunar Year Silver SELL-OUTS!
The Collector’s Favourite Specification…
Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality, your Lunar Year of the Rabbit £5 coin will arrive free of the marks and blemishes found on regular circulating coinage.
In fact, each coin will arrive protectively sealed in a bespoke Royal Mint presentation pack which creatively celebrates the blend between traditional Asian culture and British design, and of course, the significance of one of China’s most protected symbols: The Rabbit!
The most sought-after Winnie the Pooh 50p coins yet!
The final coin in the Winnie the Pooh 50p series has been issued today, marking an end to one of the biggest sell-out stories of recent years. Secure yours here in .925 Sterling Silver >>
And, considering the drastic edition limit cuts to the 2022 coins, THOUSANDS of collectors are set to miss out on completing their collection…
Celebrating 95 years of fun-filled adventure, these charming 50p coins each feature designs of the best-loved characters from A. A. Milne’s original stories, with original illustrations from E. H. Shepard.
When the first three coins were issued in 2020, they took the collecting world by storm. They were so popular that the very first Silver Proof 50p featuring Winnie the Pooh himself – SOLD-OUT in LESS THAN 24 HOURS!
Tigger 50p sells out
Collector demand continued into 2021 with the second series of Winnie the Pooh 50p coins.
Featuring some of Winnie the Pooh’s most trusted companions, these coins each had an edition limit of JUST 18,000 for their Silver Proof specification.
In fact, so popular were these coins that the Tigger 50p is no longer available at The Royal Mint.
As collectors anticipated the issue of the final three coins in the series in 2022, at The Westminster Collection, we were already expecting demand to outweigh supply.
JUST 6,000 ISSUED WORLDWIDE
That’s because JUST 6,000 of each of the Silver Proof 50p coins have been issued worldwide – one third of the edition limit of the sell-out 2020 and 2021 coins!
12,000 collectors missed out on the Eeyore Silver Proof 50p as it sold-out in a matter of hours at The Royal Mint.
Undoubtedly, this final 50p, which features a design of the most popular Winnie the Pooh characters, will be just as popular. Unfortunately, this means many will likely miss out on securing it for their collection.
How much is the Winnie the Pooh 50p worth?
The first and last issues in any coin series are hugely popular with collectors.
When a theme is as universally popular as Winnie the Pooh, there are no surprises collectors rushed to get their hands on the UK’s first Winnie the Pooh 50p.
Much like first editions of best-selling books, or the first run of banknotes, UK-first coin issues can sell for well over their retail price on secondary market sites.
And, with edition limits as low as this, we knew the sell-out potential for this coin was high, and collectors knew it too.
Don’t miss out on the Winnie the Pooh and Friends 50p!
If you want to be one of JUST 6,000 lucky collectors to own this BRAND-NEW coin in .925 Sterling Silver, you’ll need to act extremely fast.
Click here to secure yours for the Royal Mint issue price of JUST £67.50 (+p&p) >>
