The United States Mint has released images of its upcoming 2025 Superman coin and silver medals, marking the debut of its new Comic Art Coin and Medal Program. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, celebrates iconic superheroes and aims to engage a broader audience in numismatics.
The unveiling coincides with Tuesday’s ceremonial striking of the first Superman silver medal at the U.S. Mint and highlights the inaugural release, which features Superman in a variety of collectibles:
- A 1/2-ounce $50 gold coin (.9999 fine / 24-karat)
- 2.5-ounce and 1-ounce silver medals (.999 fine)
- 1.2-inch clad medals
All items will be produced in a proof finish, showcasing high-quality craftsmanship.
Designs for the Superman coin and medals were reviewed by the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on Sept. 19 and the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) on Sept. 24. Both panels approved the Mint’s submissions, offering minor suggestions for refinement.
The obverse (heads side), created by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Joseph Menna, depicts Superman flying over his family farm, symbolizing the values instilled in him by his adoptive parents, Martha and Jonathan Kent. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "2025" (gold coin); "LIBERTY" and "2025" (silver medals); and "LIBERTY" (clad medal).
"As both the Chief Engraver and a lifelong comic book fan, it’s my greatest pleasure to see the Superman medal struck," Menna said. "The Superman medal represents the strength we have in all of us, that we can all be Super Heroes."
The reverse (tails side), designed by Mint Medallic Artist Joseph V. Norwegian, portrays a young Clark Kent contemplating his future, with his father looking on, highlighting the duality of Superman’s identity. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "$50," "½ oz." ".9999 fine gold" (gold coin); "LIBERTY" and "2025" (silver medals); and "SUPERMAN, HOPE, AND STRENGTH" (clad medal).
The U.S. Mint’s Comic Art series plans to feature three DC characters annually over three years, totaling nine designs. Alongside Superman – whose gold coin and silver medals are scheduled for release this summer – the first-year lineup will include depictions of Batman (see Batman recommended designs) and Wonder Woman (see Wonder Woman recommended designs).
Each year’s releases will include gold and silver versions, with matching clad medals likely issued the following year. All gold coins and silver medals will be accompanied by a serialized Certificate of Authenticity. The Mint has previously indicated that the gold coin and larger 2.5-ounce silver medal will likely have mintage limits and restricted availability, while the 1-ounce silver and clad medals are expected to have no such limits on mintage or sales duration.
These initial releases set the stage for future entries in the Comic Art series, offering a unique blend of numismatic artistry and pop culture tribute.
Hmmm… I thought they were going to make a change to the jet in the background. Also, I don’t remember “Hope and Strength” as a motto or slogan for Superman.
Really, it still looks like The Steve Miller Band’s big ol’ jet airliner.
And what about a motto like “Truth and Justice.”
Rich,
Truth and Justice? Just ask Dylan Bryan Adams about ‘truth and justice’. I’m afraid it doesn’t exist anymore in America, sorry to say.
Honestly, Superman looks like he’s getting ready to vomit. And with the jet and the motto, this design is not the Mint’s finest hour. Perhaps it’s bizarro Superman?
REB,
At least the Superman coin is only 1/2 ounces of Au, so you won’t have to shell out $3500 for it. I wonder how his insignia stay put on his bare chest? Does he use super glue? LoL
“super glue” – funny stuff, Craig.
Don’t be surprised if that’s what it ends up costing by the time it comes out.
He appears to be shirtless, huh….with the S hanging from neck like a Rapper…. Ripped huh
Okay, glad I wasn’t the only one who thought that.
Are there actually people out there interested in buying these items? My new reality is I’m not a coin buyer of the mint. They are just not putting anything out that I desire…certainly not this crap.
Craig,
The only novelty I see with this gold coin is that it is the first $50 denominated half ounce gold coin issued by the Mint.
Nice observation Rich! The U.S. Mint is all over the place when it comes to monetizing gold coins or how they go about the rhyme or reason, or lack thereof? We had a 2014 3/4 ounce gold Kennedy “half dollar”, $10 1/2oz First Spouse gold coins, a Gold $1 Flowing Hair and now another fictional comic book character versus actual people, weighing in at 1/2oz and valued or monetized at $50. Don’t even get me started on the 25 cent/quarter dollar, 5oz Silver America the Beautiful coins? LOL SMH… Consistently inconsistent? Might as well slap in the gold medallions from… Read more »
Yep, they’ve been all over the place with the gold (and silver with the pucks) valuations of post-1970s coinage.
Not for long Rich, more novelty denoms & designs on the way?
I’m not a fan of the comical coins, same thing with that idea of the oddly shaped ‘coins’ for next year(below).
It doesn’t matter what I think though, some will like them, so go for it. Will the Bell coins be ‘scrapped’ by the new bosses in town? 450ish Numi items down to 1-200? next year? No problem on my end.
I’m fairly selective with the Mint anymore. 2024 had a couple of nice Gold designs imo…
Design by JFM Just Friggin Moronic, fuguly is a complement these are atrocious
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