Archive for May 27th, 2021
27th May
2021
Incredibly rare collector’s piece. One of only 3000 of these were ever made. Nearly impossible to find online at this point complete in the arcade cabinet. The Invaders Are Here! Take Aim at the Space Invaders 40th Anniversary Silver Proof. To save the world, you must stay alive long enough to blast an onslaught of alien invaders descending from space. Closer and closer they come until theyre right on top of you. Can you survive long enough to save the earth from annihilation? Sounds like a terrific summer blockbuster, but in reality its the premise behind one of the worlds most popular video arcade games: Space Invaders. The game was discovered by first-generation gamers in video arcades, bowling allies and college activity centers in 1978. The exciting cabinet that houses the game, the sounds, the music, and the simplicity of game play all made it a hit. Now, on the 40th anniversary of the games debut, a special silver proof had been struck featuring a unique lenticular printing element. The lenticular printing makes it look like the alien Space Invaders on its reverse are descending towards earth just like in the game! When you hold the coin in your hands and turn it, the colorized invaders actually appear to be moving! Struck in a full ounce of 99.9% silver, the special proof is sure to take you back to those days when you fed quarters into the game while your buddies cheered you on. In later versions, the game went from the video arcade to home video gaming systems. But whatever its platform and whatever the version, theres no doubt that the original Space Invaders helped advance the video game industry from a novelty played by children to a global phenomenon enjoyed by people of all ages. With just 3,000 of these silver proofs struck for worldwide release, demand is sure to far exceed supply. The 2018 Space Invaders 40th Anniversary 1-oz Silver Proof is sure to be a fun piece to add to your collection and is sure to bring back many memories. It also makes an ideal gift for any gamer no matter what their age. Add one or more to your cart today! VIBRANT DESIGN IS SURE TO STIR MEMORIES The lenticular printing on the reverse of the coin adds actual movement to the alien onslaught, a unique feature of the coin that is sure to bring memories for everyone who has ever played the Space Invaders. The coins obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. STRUCK IN ONE OUNCE OF SILVER Your 2018 Space Invaders 40th Anniversary coin is struck in one ounce of 99.9% silver. Niueans are citizens of New Zealand and Great Britains Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state. BEAUTIFUL PROOF CONDITION Your 2018 Space Invaders 40th Anniversary 1-oz Silver coin is struck in beautiful proof condition, meaning it was struck multiple times under increased pressure to produce full mint luster and deep mirrored fields. UNIQUE OFFICIAL PACKAGING Your adorable 2018 Space Invaders 40th Anniversary 1-oz Silver Proof comes ingeniously housed in official packing that is designed to mimic the original game cabinet that occupied a place of honor in video game arcades around the world when it first debuted in 1978. The Invaders are here! Dont miss your chance to take aim at one of these wonderful silver coins. Score you 2018 Space Invaders 40th Anniversary 1-oz Silver Proof today! The item “RARE SPACE INVADERS 2018 NIUE 1OZ SILVER PROOF LENTICULAR $2 COIN ARCADE CABINET” is in sale since Saturday, August 8, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific”. The seller is “zfunk” and is located in New Port Richey, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Niue
- Certification: NIUE
- Strike Type: Proof
- Fineness: .999
- Estimated Mintage: 3,000
- Grade: Ungraded
- Precious Metal Content: 1 oz.
- Year: 2018
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Silver
- Denomination: $2
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27th May
2021
Up for sale is a 2020 Niue Back to the Future “Mr Fusion” 35th Anniversary 1oz Colorized Silver Proof Coin. Only 2,020 minted, these are new in box direct from the Mint. Please see photos to judge grade and condition for yourself. No Common Cents is a coin and jewelry shop located in Narragansett, RI. Your satisfaction is our top priority so please shop with confidence! We make no guarantee of any grade or condition suggested, it is strictly our opinion. PLEASE JUDGE ALL ITEMS FOR YOURSELF using the supplied photographs. Also note that photographing coins can be quite tricky. We do not alter any photos and do our best to honestly photograph and describe all items we sell. Ll items are packaged under high definition digital video surveillance to protect against fraud. We have no control over these charges and cannot change or reduce them. Item(s) must be in the same condition as shown in listing photographs. Please check back soon for new arrivals and sales. The item “2020 Niue Back to the Future Mr Fusion 35th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Coin” is in sale since Sunday, December 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Other Oceania Coins”. The seller is “nocommoncentsri” and is located in Narragansett, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Niue
- Certification: Uncertified
- Year: 2020
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Composition: Silver
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