Canadian 2016 Star Trek Collector Coins and Stamps Launch

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history, the Royal Canadian Mint on Thursday launched Star Trek™ collectible coins in gold, silver and three-ply nickel finish plated steel.

Canadian 2016 Star Trek Collector Coins
Canadian 2016 Star Trek Collector Coins

Leading the officially license products is a $20 Star Trek: Enterprise Silver Coin sold at its legal tender face value under the RCM Exchange $20 for $20 program. Also released is a $200 pure gold coin struck in the shape of the Star Trek insignia.

The $20 silver and $200 gold coins are joined by other new Star Trek numismatic products showcasing characters and images from the original science fiction television show which launched in 1966.

Star Trek Kirk Coin Launch Photo
Royal Canadian Mint President and CEO Sandra Hanington and actor William Shatner unveil the first coin in a new collection celebrating the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, Ontario on May 12, 2016.

Summary information on the new coins is offered below.

$20 for $20 Star Trek: Enterprise Silver Coin

Each new $20 Star Trek: Enterprise Silver Coin depicts an image of the starship Enterprise on its reverse (tails side). The collectible is composed of 99.99% pure silver to a weight of 7.96 grams.

Canadian 2016 $20 for $20 Star Trek Enterprise Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $20 for $20 Star Trek Enterprise Silver Coin

Mintage is capped at 300,000. Each is sold at its legal tender face value of CAD $20 with no tax and free ground shipping. US pricing is about $15.60.

$200 Star Trek: Delta Pure Gold Coin

Struck from 99.99% pure gold to proof quality, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued the new $200 Star Trek: Delta Gold Coin. Each is featured in the unique delta shape of the Star Trek insignia which marks a world’s first.

Canadian 2016 $200 Star Trek Delta Gold Coin
Canadian 2016 $200 Star Trek Delta Gold Coin

No more than 1,500 of the coins will be sold. Pricing is listed as CAD $1,299.95 or about US $1,013.

Star Trek: Crew 1/2 oz Colored Silver Coin Subscription

Characters of the Star Trek franchise are featured in color on the reverse of this unique four-coin subscription program. Buyers of the subscription will be shipped the coins as they are issued. Designs featuring Captain Kirk appear in May, Scotty in July, Uhura in August and Spock in September.

Canadian 2016 $10 Captain Kirk Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $10 Captain Kirk Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $10 Spock Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $10 Spock Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $10 Uhura Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $10 Uhura Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $10 Scotty Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $10 Scotty Silver Coin

Composed of one-half ounce of 99.99% pure silver, the mintage limit for each coin is 12,500. Pricing per coin is CAD $54.95, or about US $42.80.

Star Trek: Enterprise 1 oz Pure Silver Colored Coin

Showcasing a colorized scene from the classic I, Mudd episode of the Star Trek series which debuted in 1968, these coins are struck from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver. The design shows the starship U.S.S. Enterprise as it orbits a colorful planet.

Canadian 2016 $20 Star Trek Enterprise 1 oz Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $20 Star Trek Enterprise 1 oz Silver Coin

Only 11,500 of the coins will be sold. Pricing is CAD $109.95, which is about US $85.70.

Star Trek: Scenes 1 oz Colored Silver Coin Subscription

Three coins are issued as part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s new Star Trek: Scenes Silver Coin subscription program. Each depicts a different colorful reverse design taken from one of the television show’s classic episodes.

Canadian 2016 $20 The City on the Edge of Forever Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $20 The City on the Edge of Forever Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $20 Mirror, Mirror Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $20 Mirror, Mirror Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $20 The Trouble with Tribbles Silver Coin
Canadian 2016 $20 The Trouble with Tribbles Silver Coin

The first coin, The City on the Edge of Forever, ships in August. The second, Mirror, Mirror, appears in September. The third and final coin of The Trouble With Tribbles debuts in October. Price per coin is CAD $109.95, or about US $85.70, with a mintage of 11,500.

Star Trek: U.S.S. Enterprise Coin and Stamp Set

Star Trek stamps and a coin combine together to create this unique new set. Found inside are stamps showcasing the Canadian actor William Shatner in his portrayal of Captain Kirk along with a stamp of the U.S.S. Enterprise and a stamp depicting a Klingon battle cruiser.

Canadian 2016 Star Trek Coin and Stamp Set
Canadian 2016 Star Trek Coin and Stamp Set

They join a colored Star Trek specimen quality coin which offers varying view of the starship U.S.S. Enterprise. The coin and stamp set is available for CAD $34.95, which is about US $27.23.

Ordering

All of these Star Trek products may be ordered directly from the Royal Canadian Mint at mint.ca or by using our affiliate linkicon.

TM & © 2016 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All rights reserved.

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