2017 Niue 250 Dollar 1-oz Gold Star Wars Classic C-3PO Proof

Bring Home the Most Courteous Hero in the Galaxy!

In the world of Star Wars™, there is an endless supply of rough and tumble renegades -- rebels that fly by the seat of their pants and play by their own rules. And if you're a fan, you know that C-3P0™ is . . . not one of them. In fact, this protocol droid is about as by-the-book as you can get, programmed to aid and assist in the finer points of etiquette.

However, while he can a bit of a killjoy at times, this Anakin Skywalker-built droid is a fluent translator and expert communicator. And, when it counts, he can be just as heroic and swashbuckling as the rest of the rebels! So, as the New Zealand Mint's popular Star Wars coin series continues, it's only natural to give "Threepio" his time in the spotlight, minted in gorgeous gold!

• C-3P0 IS ON TASK, BUT NOT ALONE! -- This eighth gold release in the Star Wars 2016-2017 series features our favorite 3P0 unit in mid-consultation. Superb engraving brings C-3P0 and his surroundings to life in intricate detail. But look closely and you'll see a familiar sight -- R2-D2™ peeking in from the lower right!
• PROOF-MINTED IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD -- The artisans at the New Zealand Mint are known for creating gorgeous works of art, and these C-3PO coins are, quite literally, proof! Each beginning as a hand-selected planchet of 99.99% pure gold, these one ounce proofs are struck multiple times by polished dies, resulting in razor-sharp, frosted details that float over mirror-like fields.
• OFFICALLY LICENSED NIUE LEGAL TENDER -- Your 2017 proof is officially licensed by Lucasfilm Ltd. -- a distinction that's stamped right into the coin! In addition, your proof is 250 dollars legal tender for the island nation of Niue, a fact reflected on the obverse along with Ian Rank-Broadley's profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• PHENOMENAL PACKAGING! -- Each 2017Gold Star Wars C-3P0 proof is secured in a specially-crafted wood case inside sleek Star Wars-branded packaging. In addition, you'll receive a New Zealand Mint-issued certificate of authenticity.
• LIMITED MINTAGE PROOF -- Only 500 of these proofs will be minted for a galaxy of Star Wars fanatics!

The New Zealand Mint has been issuing amazing Star Wars proofs over the past several years, many becoming fast favorites among collectors. Entries from this 2016-2017 series of galactic heroes and villains have already sold out at the New Zealand Mint. Whether you're looking to grow your collection or score this fan-favorite on its own, don't wait before this opportunity disappears as well -- secure your own 2017 One Ounce Gold Star Wars C-3P0 Proof now!

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