Canadian Mint Issues Optimus Prime Quarter and $25 Coin
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:50 pmCanada is going to be giving Optimus Prime some love in a BIG way. The Royal Canadian Mint, the place where all Canadian currency comes from, will be issuing two commemorative coins featuring Optimus Prime. The first is a lenticular quarter where turning it will turn Optimus Prime into a truck. it is listed for $35 CAD. 25000 will be minted. The $25 coin will have a 3-D effect where Optimus will seem to be emerging from the coin, along with glowing eyes. Only 3500 will be minted. While the coin has a face value of $25 CAD, it is made of pure silver and thus is worth far more than that. That coin retails for $160 CAD.
The Canadian mint website will only ship to US or Canada addresses. You can purchase them here. Below are the images followed by the product descriptions and links to purchase the coins. Of course, Americans should remember that since Canada is still part of the commonwealth, the British monarchy will be featured on the heads side of the coins.
Quarter
$25 Coin
The Canadian mint website will only ship to US or Canada addresses. You can purchase them here. Below are the images followed by the product descriptions and links to purchase the coins. Of course, Americans should remember that since Canada is still part of the commonwealth, the British monarchy will be featured on the heads side of the coins.
Quarter
Watch OPTIMUS PRIME go from robot to vehicle mode! And the packaging changes too! Order today!
He is the voice of reason, compassion and courage—a superhero in robot form. As the charismatic leader of the AUTOBOTS, OPTIMUS PRIME is dedicated to doing what’s right while protecting all sentient beings. In fact, his belief in freedom and justice never wavers, even as he battles the villainous DECEPTICONS and his arch-nemesis, MEGATRON. Packaged in a card that changes into an easel, your coin is one of our most affordable pieces. This TRANSFORMERS collectible shows OPTIMUS PRIME in action: just tilt the coin from side to side, and you’ll see the AUTOBOT leader instantly switch from robot to a ROBOTS IN DISGUISE mode.
Ideally priced as a gift for a TRANSFORMER fan and as an starter piece for a would-be coin collector! Order today!
Special Features:
TWO DESIGNS ON ONE COIN! See OPTIMUS PRIME in action on this 3D (lenticular) coin, which combines two different images in one design.
A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE! Tilt the coin from side to side to see OPTIMUS PRIME go from robot to vehicle mode, and back again.
THE PACKAGING CHANGES INTO AN EASEL! Your coin comes in a presentation card that features colourful concept art and a special backing—just pop out the inserts and the whole thing transforms into an easel for an instant display!
ACTION-PACKED SCENE! Vivid colours capture the TRANSFORMERS look in this action-packed scene.
AN AFFORDABLE PIECE! This coin is ideally priced as a gift for TRANSFORMERS fans. It is also an ideal starter piece for a would-be coin collector!
Design:
The reverse design features lenticular technology, which seamlessly fuses two colourful images of the iconic TRANSFORMERS character, OPTIMUS PRIME. In the first image, the leader of the AUTOBOTS is shown in robot mode against a fiery backdrop. In the second image, OPTIMUS PRIME has assumed a vehicle form. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Some wild facts…
OPTIMUS PRIME is the strongest of all AUTOBOTS and a formidable fighter… but he’s also a pacifist.
In vehicle mode, “Generation 1” OPTIMUS PRIME is a semi. When he changes into robot mode, the character splits into three different components: a drone named ROLLER; a combat deck with an ion blaster; and the familiar robot module known as the BRAIN CENTRE (seen on your coin).
Packaging:
Your coin comes in a presentation card that features colourful concept art and a special backing—just pop out the inserts and the whole thing transforms into an easel for an instant display!
Order today!
TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.
$25 Coin
Ultra high relief engraving allows the face to rise up from the coin’s surface! Order today!
OPTIMUS PRIME, MEGATRON, BUMBLEBEE, STARSCREAM, JAZZ and more—they’re the TRANSFORMERS, an alien race of mechanical beings that can instantly change into alternate forms. These ROBOTS IN DISGUISE crash-landed on Earth millions of years ago, after their home planet of CYBERTRON had been devastated by war. Re-animated in a modern world, the two warring factions continue to clash, with the heroic AUTOBOTS fighting for freedom and justice against the evil DECEPTICONS.
Our salute to TRANSFORMERS—and the homegrown talent behind the scenes—features the legendary hero and champion of peace, OPTIMUS PRIME. Through ultra high relief engraving, the face of the AUTOBOTS pushes out from the coin’s surface, where the character’s name is inscribed in CYBERTRONIAN lettering. We’ve also added a special feature for the fans: photo-luminescent technology to ensure the colourful eyes will glow.
A stunning gift for a TRANSFORMERS fan! A pure silver OPTIMUS PRIME coin! Order today!
Special features:
A 3-D LIKE VIEW! OPTIMUS PRIME practically pops out of the coin! The effect is made possible by ultra-high relief engraving, which gives the engraving a more pushed-out appearance.
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE! Paint technology re-creates the character’s appearance in the 1980s, but glow paint brings the eyes to life.
INCLUDES THE ALPHABET OF CYBERTRON! The character's name (OPTIMUS PRIME) is engraved in CYBERTRONIAN lettering—a nod to the character’s fictional home planet.
A SALUTE TO THE TOYS THAT LAUNCHED SEVERAL ANIMATED SERIES! Includes those with a behind-the-scenes Canadian connection.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
99.99% PURE SILVER COIN! NO GST/HST!
Design:
Your coin features the engraved TRANSFORMERS insignia of the AUTOBOTS on both sides of the portrait head of OPTIMUS PRIME. The legendary leader and champion of peace appears to emerge from the coin’s surface thanks to ultra high relief engraving. The deep colours are in keeping with the original toys and animated series from the 1980s, while glow paint hints at optic weaponry. The reverse includes the character’s name (OPTIMUS PRIME) engraved in CYBERTRONIAN lettering, the word “CANADA” and the face value, “25 DOLLARS”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Did you know…
The TRANSFORMERS were first introduced to Canadians in 1984 with the launch of HASBRO’s original toy line. It was a multimedia franchise, with comic book tie-ins, an animated series, merchandising and a feature film.
Canadian actor Peter Cullen was the voice of both OPTIMUS PRIME and IRONHIDE in the original television series. The Canadian connection doesn’t end there: several other incarnations were produced in Canada and/or featured Canadian animators and voice actors.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
Order your pure silver OPTIMUS PRIME coin today!
TRANSFORMERS and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by Hasbro.
