2024 Niue $2 1-oz Silver COMIX™ Incredible Hulk #181 Colorized Proof

The Legendary Comic Book That Introduced The World To Wolverine!

While many comic book characters made their debut during the 1970s, a period comictologists refer to as the “Bronze Age” of comic books, by far the most popular character created during this era was Wolverine, a tough-talking mutant imbued with the senses of an animal, increased strength, a healing factor, the capacity to regenerate, a skeleton strengthened by indestructible metal adamantium, and three retractable claws in each hand. His first full-length appearance was in The Incredible Hulk #181, a valuable comic today valued at nearly $140,000 if found in flawless 10.0 Mint condition. Now the cover of the scintillating comic book has been reproduced in full color on a limited-edition coin. Struck in a Troy ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver, it’s the latest release in the renowned New Zealand Mint’s COMIX™ series!

The Idea & Concept Of The World’s First And Greatest Canadian Superhero

Published by Marvel Comics on November 10, 1974, The Incredible Hulk #181 was created by writers Roy Thomas and Len Wein, and artists John Romita Sr and Herb Trimpe. Romita designed Wolverine’s distinctive costume and Trimpe did the artwork published in the comic. The idea and concept of Wolverine was originally conceived by then Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, the successor to the legendary Stan Lee as the comic book giant’s top editor. At that time, Thomas noticed that Canadians made up about 5% of Marvel’s readers. To capitalize on that fact, he thought it was high time a Canadian superhero should be featured in a Marvel comic. His thought process was to base the character on a tough and fearsome Canadian animal. After first considering a badger, he settled on a wolverine. Besides being a fearsome animal, it had a great name!

The Hulk & Wolverine Square Off In The Mighty Marvel Style!

This rectangular-shaped coin shows Wolverine slashing through chains with his adamantium claws to confront an enraged Hulk. In the background, the monstrous Wendigo awaits the victor. Above the action are a pair of banners that read: “HE’S HERE! The World’s First and Greatest CANADIAN SUPER-HERO!” and “AND NOW… the WOLVERINE!” To further mimic the original comic book, the coin has been colorized on four sides to represent the cover, spine, and pages. Small flashes of silver have been left on the cover to catch the light! This legal-tender $2 coin was also struck in gorgeous Proof condition meaning it was expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.

Order Now, Just 5,000 Coins Struck For Worldwide Release!

Released on behalf of Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, this action-packed coin is limited to just 5,000 coins for worldwide release. Plus, each coin comes nestled in black velvet and housed in original mint packaging that consists of colorful, custom-designed box that incorporates a large window so you can show off this rare collectible. A Certificate of Authenticity is printed on the box. With so few available for the millions of Incredible Hulk and Wolverine fans around the world, you’d better act now or risk being left empty-handed!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• LATEST RELEASE IN COMIX SERIES – This rectangular-shaped coin is the latest release in the COMIX™ series and shows a colorized reproduction of Incredible Hulk #181—which featured the first appearance of Wolverine. The coin has been colorized on four sides to represent the cover, spine, and pages. The Public Seal of Niue appears on the obverse.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each COMIX™ Incredible Hulk Shaped #181 Colorized Coin was struck by the New Zealand Mint in a full ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 45 mm x 31.5 mm.
• LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These 2024-dated One-Ounce Silver COMIX™ Incredible Hulk #181 Colorized Coin is $2 legal tender in Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 2024 Niue $2 One-Ounce Silver COMIX™ Incredible Hulk #181 Colorized Coin comes in gorgeous Proof condition with frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• LOW, LIMITED EDITION – The maximum limited mintage for the 2024 Niue $2 One-Ounce Silver COMIX™ Incredible Hulk #181 Colorized Proof was set at just 5,000 for the entire world.

Just 5,000 of these 2024 Niue $2 One-Ounce Silver COMIX™ Incredible Hulk #181 Colorized Proofs were struck, and collectors are likely to slash through them in no time. Make sure you don’t miss out; order yours today!