2016 Niue 250 Dollar 1-oz Gold Star Wars Leia Proof

From Alderaan Princess to Rebel Alliance General – Leia Shines in Gold!

In the Star Wars™ universe, there is no shortage of heroes – and Princess Leia Organa is the first one that film audiences saw in 1977. The Rebel Alliance spy sent plans for the Death Star to Tatooine via R2-D2, took shots against invading Storm Troopers and went toe to toe with Darth Vader -- all in the first few minutes alone! From her opening salvo, Carrie Fisher's portrayal of Leia proved that she would be a force to reckon with for films to come. Through four movies (and more to come), the princess has evolved to become a Rebel Alliance general – worn from the fight, but not losing any bit of her steely resolve and commitment to the Resistance. In the process, she has transcended from a fictional character into a hero for millions.

To celebrate this iconic character, Lucasfilm Ltd. and the New Zealand Mint have produced a special Leia commemorative gold coin – the fifth classic character in a series of Star Wars gold coins to be released throughout 2016 and 2017. This quarter-ounce Proof coin, struck in 99.99% pure gold, depicts Leia's first appearance in 1977's Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. Recording her message for Obi-Wan Kenobi's help on R2-D2, Leia sets the entire legendary series into motion. Engraved in stunning, intricate detail, the scene is made all the more impressive through the use of selected gold planchets and specially manufactured polished dies. And, since this commemorative Proof is legal-tender for the Pacific Island of Niue, the other side of the coin shows a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the official denomination of $250 Niue.

Your Gold Leia Proof will come to you exactly as it departed from the New Zealand Mint, encased in a protective acrylic capsule and housed in original Star Wars themed packaging, accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity. Only 500 coins will be produced for collectors and Star Wars fans worldwide. Don't miss out on this chance to add this momentous Proof to your collection. Dial it into your cart now!

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