New Zealand Mint Issues Gold Anniversary Coin
Monday, 16 September 2013 - Reported by John Bowman
The 1 Troy Ounce Gold Doctor Who Coin, struck by New Zealand Mint for the show's 50th anniversary, in its presentation box. Picture: New Zealand Mint
It follows the issue of the 1oz silver coin earlier this year, which New Zealand Mint chief executive Simon Harding said had sparked "significant" international response. He added:
We auctioned off eight silver limited-edition Doctor Who 50th-anniversary commemorative coins on eBay, with all profits from the auctions going to our annual initiative of sending two students from the island of Niue to Outward Bound, and in doing so created an international bidding frenzy, with one coin selling to a Canadian bidder for more than 15 times its NZ$155 face value.
Rachael Hammond, senior licensing executive at BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand, said: After the success of the silver Doctor Who 50th-anniversary commemorative coin, we are delighted to be partnering again with NZ Mint on the limited-edition gold coin, which looks certain to be a highly coveted item among Doctor Who fans.
Next month, New Zealand Mint will be issuing half-ounce silver coins honouring each of the 11 Doctors.With Thanks To James Smith