One of the world’s most recognized superheroes appears on a new Royal Canadian Mint release, the 2015 $20 Superman Silver Coin.
Officially licensed by DC Comics, these coins are in 99.99% fine silver and sold at their legal tender face value of $20. There is no Canadian tax to pay, and the Mint offers free ground shipping.
The series of "$20 for $20″ coins is an enormous success, credited for a swell of new Royal Canadian Mint customers. Sixteen other issues have appeared since the program’s debut in 2011, and all but the new coins for this year have sold out.
| Silver Coins in $20 for $20 Series | Mintage | Release |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 $20 for $20 Maple Leaf Silver Coin | 200,000 | February 2011 |
| 2011 $20 for $20 Canoe Silver Coin | 250,000 | October 2011 |
| 2012 $20 for $20 Polar Bear Silver Coin | 250,000 | February 2012 |
| 2012 $20 for $20 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Coin | 250,000 | May 2012 |
| 2012 $20 for $20 Farewell to the Penny Silver Coin | 250,000 | August 2012 |
| 2012 $20 for $20 Magical Reindeer Silver Coin | 250,000 | September 2012 |
| 2013 $20 for $20 Hockey Silver Coin | 250,000 | January 2013 |
| 2013 $20 for $20 Wolf Silver Coin | 250,000 | March 2013 |
| 2013 $20 for $20 Silver Iceberg Silver Coin | 225,000 | July 2013 |
| 2013 $20 for $20 Santa Silver Coin | 225,000 | October 2013 |
| 2014 $20 for $20 Canada Goose Silver Coin | 225,000 | January 2014 |
| 2014 $20 for $20 Bobcat Silver Coin | 225,000 | February 2014 |
| 2014 $20 for $20 Summertime Silver Coin | 200,000 | May 2014 |
| 2014 $20 for $20 Snowman Silver Coin | 200,000 | October 2014 |
| 2015 $20 for $20 FIFA Women’s World Cup Silver Coin | 200,000 | March 2015 |
| 2015 $20 for $20 Bugs Bunny Silver Coin | 350,000 | May 2015 |
| 2015 $20 for $20 Superman Silver Coin | 350,000 | August 2015 |
Coin Designs and Specifications
Canadian artist Joe Shuster partnered with writer Jerry Siegel to develop the concept of Superman. Their collaboration first appeared in comic books in June of 1938. On this newest $20 for $20 silver coin, Superman is shown in flight with surrounding inscriptions of 2015, FINE SILVER 9999 ARGENT PUR, 20 DOLLARS and ©DC, representing the designer and official licensing of DC Comics.
Keeping with tradition, Susanna Blunt’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse. The likeness of the Queen is surrounded by ELIZABETH II, CANADA and D G REGINA.
Specifications as provided by the Royal Canadian Mint include:
- Mintage: 350,000
- Composition: fine silver (99.99% pure)
- Finish: specimen
- Weight (g): 7.96
- Diameter (mm): 27
- Edge: serrated
- Certificate: not serialized
- Face value: 20 dollars
Coins of the series have just over one-quarter ounce of silver in them. This gives each issue an approximate melt value of $3.92 based on the recent spot price of $15.32 an ounce.
Ordering
2015 $20 Superman Silver Coins may are available from the Royal Canadian Mint at mint.ca. The following affiliate link goes straight to the Mint’s $20 for $20 page. A household order limit of five applies.
Each coin ships inside a protective clear pouch that is attached to an illustrated display card complete with specifications and a certificate of authenticity.
I have heard that even though this coin is legal tender, no bank or merchant will accept it. Is that true?
Superman looks a bit like Senator Ted Kennedy
David, the Mint has a FAQ on the subject at: http://www.mint.ca/store/mint/customer-service/faq-1100010#Q1a
Not my taste ….will pass on superman.
I think if the mint got the rights to make Supermen coin designed according to the original movie serous and not the comic then I would buy it. Just my $0.02
It might be legally worth $20 CDN, but the weight is 1/4 of an ounce. At the going price of silver that works out to about $4.27 US. Not a very good deal. Also, the Canadian Mint website says a coin they make: . RCM Marketing conducts bi-annual market research to evaluate themes and their emotional and commercial appeal with our coin buyers. In addition, themes must: Reflect Canada’s heritage, values and culture; Be appropriate to the currency of Canada and commemorate, celebrate, or promote Canada by depicting themes of significance to Canadians I sure don’t this this happening here.… Read more »
Richard
Thanks for mentioning Canadian Mint’s objective. They sure didn’t achieved it with this coin design. Well maybe half-an-half since the other side is the queen.
I think, unfortunately it’ll be some time before a bill is introduced on a U.S. Supermen commemorative. Americana brand is not in style right now. If you know what I mean.
Mike Unser
Thanks to you too.
this coin is perfect gift for grandchildren to involve or Introduction Coin Collecting Hobby . Coin collecting is a old classic hobby, and should not flipping like IKE coin chronicle set.
Richard & Vadim: Ummm… Joe Shuster, the comic book artist who “co-created” Superman was born in Toronto. Charles Thorson, who designed and named Bugs Bunny was born in Winnipeg.
It’s a coin with a Canadian connection. Let’s not have a bird over it.