The United States Mint is set to launch its Comic Art Coin and Medal Program in 2025, following a licensing agreement with DC Comics, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. The series will spotlight iconic superheroes on 1/2-ounce 24K gold $50 coins, 2-1/2 ounce and 1-ounce silver medals, and 1.2-inch clad medals.
A total of nine DC characters are slated for the initial series, starting in 2025 with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
Designs for Superman have already been recommended, while candidate designs for Batman and Wonder Woman were presented to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) on Nov. 19 and the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on Nov. 21.
This article focuses on CCAC and CFA recommendations for the Batman coins and medals.
CCAC & CFA Batman Design Recommendations
After discussions, both the CCAC and CFA recommended the same pairing of Batman designs – O-02 and R-02 – as seen in this article’s topmost images.
As background, the Mint collaborated with representatives from Warner Bros. Discovery during the design development process, with designs O-02 and R-02 also emerging as their preferred choices.
Below are U.S. Mint images of all proposed designs for the Batman coin and medals.
Obverse Candidate Designs for the 2025 Batman Coin and Medals
Each obverse, crafted by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Joseph Menna, features iconic depictions of Batman.
Reverse Candidate Designs for the 2025 Batman Coin and Medals
Each reverse, created by a U.S. Mint Medallic Artists, amplifies the themes of Justice and Courage in a manner that connects Batman or his story to American values and culture.
Series Background, Limits, and Future Expectations
As planned, the series will spotlight three DC characters per year over three years, resulting in a total of nine designs. Each year’s designs will be struck in gold and silver, with the corresponding clad medals likely released the following year. All pieces are expected to feature a proof finish.
No mintage or sales time limits are anticipated for the 1-ounce silver medals and clad medals. However, the gold coins and 2.5-ounce silver medals are expected to be serialized, with mintage limits and availability restricted to one year. Additionally, the clad medals are likely to be offered as sets of three rather than individually.
The U.S. Mint has also been in discussions with Marvel, exploring the possibility of expanding the Comic Art program to include coins and medals featuring Marvel characters.
Required Inscriptions for Series’ Gold Coins
Obverse
- Liberty
- In God We Trust
- 2025
Reverse
- United States of America
- E Pluribus Unum
- $50
- 1/2 oz. .9999 fine gold
Optional Silver and Clad Medal Reverse Inscriptions
- Character name (for example, Batman)
- Character traits/themes (for example, for Batman, Justice and Courage)
In addition to the gold coin, the 2.5-ounce silver medal obverse will feature the year 2025.
