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2017 Niue 2-oz Silver Han Solo Ultra High Relief Proof
Add a Piece of Cinematic Creativity to Your Collection
When it comes to movies that are well known and beloved by millions of people across several generations, Star Wars is unparalleled. Prequels, sequels, and remakes have captured the imaginations of movie watchers of all ages. This 2017 2-oz Silver Han Solo Proof captures an iconic scene from one of the series' most important characters. In the original The Empire Strikes Back script, Han Solo was supposed to escape, but Harrison Ford wasn't sure that he wanted to return for another movie. This coin captures the scene in which he was frozen in carbonite, a creative trick that the writers used to ensure that they could 'freeze' his character, leaving him to the imperial forces permanently if Ford chose not to return while also leaving the door open to a possible revival of the character.
- ONE OF TEN STAR WARS RELEASES -- This 2017 Silver Han Solo Ultra High Relief Proof is one of ten Star Wars issues from the Melbourne Mint in 2017. The only two ounce coin in the series, it features an iconic scene from The Empire Strikes Back in which Han Solo is frozen in carbonite.
- PHENOMENAL ULTRA HIGH RELIEF PROOF IN STUNNING SILVER -- Each Han Solo proof was struck from two ounces of 99.9% fine silver. The coin's stunning proof finish and ultra high relief strike recreate the scene just as it was in the movie.
- NIUE LEGAL TENDER -- Each 2017 Silver Han Solo Ultra High Relief Proof is five dollars legal tender in Niue. Niue is a small island nation in the South Pacific that is known for its beautiful beaches and the abundant sea life in the reef that surrounds it.
- A LIMITED MINTAGE -- With a mintage of just 5,000 pieces, this release will not be nearly sufficient to meet the demand of the millions of Star Wars fans.
Rarely in numismatics are artists presented with an opportunity like the one that they had for this design, and the artists and engravers at the Melbourne Mint did not disappoint. Most coins feature pictures, realistic or otherwise, that are 2D images of 3D subjects. The image of Han Solo getting frozen in carbonite offered a unique opportunity to deliver a coin whose design matched that of the subject. When he was frozen, Han Solo's figure could be seen covered in carbonite, with his figure protruding from an otherwise flat surface. With an Ultra High Relief strike, this 2017 Niue 1-oz Silver Han Solo Proof recreates that image in stunning 3D, just as it was in the movie. Order yours today at GovMint.com because this coin will not be available for long!
Availability | Out of Stock |
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Year of Issue | 2017 |
Country | Niue |
Composition | Silver |
Purity | 0.9999 |
Condition | Proof |
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Relief Type | Ultra-High Relief |
Weight | 2 Ounces - oz |
Dimensions | 40mm |