Sontaran Silver Coin New Zealand Mint
03/2014 New Zealand Mint New Zealand
Metal:999 Fine Silver
Finish:Proof / Coloured
Diameter:32 mm
Edge:Milled
Denomination:$1
Year of Issue:2014
Mintage:5,000
Weight:1/2 Troy oz
Product description -
About the Coin
Doctor Who is currently the longest running and most successful science fiction television series of all time. Produced by the BBC, the programme follows the adventures of the last of the Time Lords – the Doctor.
The Sontarans are an aggressive, clone-warrior race from Sontar. They were engaged in a war lasting thousands of years with the Rutans. In pursuit of an advantage, Commander Linx tried to invade 13th century Earth, until repelled by the Doctor. Later meetings with the Doctor saw the Sontarans invading the Time Lord home planet of Gallifrey, and trying to covert Earth’s atmosphere into one suitable for warrior cloning.
This coin set has been developed in collaboration between BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand and New Zealand Mint.
Reverse Design
This coin face depicts a relief engraved Sontaran, set against a dramatic colour background. This is surrounded by a finely engraved border design.
Obverse Design
Each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Packaging
This Doctor Who Monsters Series – Sontarans 1/2 oz Silver coin is presented in a classic and sturdy Doctor Who coin casemaking it an ideal gift. The inner case sits inside a printed outer packaging, featuring an image of a Sontaran. A Certificate of Authenticity is displayed inside the case.