2018 Tuvalu 1-oz Silver 50th Anniversary Planet Of The Apes NGC PF70UCAM

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Release of a Classic

Most movies aim either to entertain audiences with comedy or drama or to inform them about historical events. Many find different balances in mixing such themes. Viewers got something very different fifty years ago with the debut of Planet of the Apes, which used a science fiction context to challenge viewers by raising philosophical and anthropological questions. The movie continues to play that vital role for new viewers every year, even being used as an academic tool in multiple disciplines. This one ounce Silver 2018 Tuvalu Planet of the Apes Colorized Proof celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the film's debut, giving movie fans, philosophers, and others the opportunity to share in an important date in cinematic history, as well as to revisit the questions raised by the picture.

• CELEBRATING AN IMPORTANT SILVER SCREEN ANNIVERSARY -- This 2018 Planet of the Apes Proof marks the fiftieth anniversary of the release of a movie that continues to entertain and challenge audiences to this day.

• FOUR NINE FINE -- Each Planet of the Apes Proof was struck on a hand-selected one-ounce planchet of 99.99% pure silver at the Perth Mint. The coin has a proof finish that makes its designs shine.

• TUVALU LEGAL TENDER -- Each 2018 Silver Planet of the Apes Proof is one dollar legal tender in the nation of Tuvalu. Tuvalu is a nation of reef islands in the South Pacific. It is known for its beautiful beaches and the abundant marine life in the waters around the islands.

• CERTIFIED FLAWLESS -- Your coin will be certified Proof-70 (PF70) by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), a distinction that means your perfectly-graded proof will have ZERO imperfections -- showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended!

• A LIMITED MINTAGE -- Mintage of this coin was limited to just 5,000 pieces.

Over the course of the relatively brief history of cinema, thousands of movies have been played on the silver screen only to be forgotten within months. Others remained popular for a few years but faded in the memories of moviegoers as the years went on. Planet of the Apes is among a handful of movies that has endured, not only for its storyline but also for the challenges that it posed for its viewers. For that reason, this 2018 Tuvalu Planet of the Apes Colorized Proof is sure to prove exceptionally popular among anyone who considers themselves movie buffs. Don't wait to order yours, because with a mintage of just 5,000 pieces, this coin will not be available for long.