The U.S. Mint has partnered with DC owner Warner Bros Discovery to imprint superhero graphics on the 24-karat commemorative gold coin. “Batman,” “Superman” and “Wonder Woman” will be the first to receive this treatment in the summer of 2025, and another six films will be determined through online surveys for release in 2026 and 2027. You can pay slightly less for expensive silver and common metal (collectible) coins.
The online survey, which will run until August 11, asks fans to gauge their interest in 12 pre-selected characters for the remaining six DC coins. In alphabetical order, these characters are: Aquaman, Batgirl, Black Canary, Blue Beetle (Jamie Reyes), Cyborg, The Flash, Green Arrow, Green Lantern (John Stewart) , Hawkman, Robin, Supergirl and Shazam. There doesn’t seem to be a framework for providing alternative suggestions – sorry Booster Gold fans.
The announcement and coin release schedule comes on the occasion of DC’s 90th anniversary as a comics publisher. The company was founded in 1934 as National Comics Publications and published its first comic book New fun: large comic magazines Released in 1935.
The partnership was announced in a press release on July 10:
“The U.S. Mint is pleased to announce a historic partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a new line of collectible coins and medals celebrating the art of comics as a uniquely American art form, featuring DC Comics characters and art. This unprecedented initiative marks the Mint’s first public-private partnership of this scale.
“The Mint has a long tradition of producing coins and medals that pay tribute to American values, icons and significant moments. This historic alliance of DC Super Heroes continues that tradition and recognizes the role comic book art plays in reinforcing American ideals. the role played.
“The new series will depict nine iconic superheroes on 24-karat gold coins, .999 sterling silver medals and non-precious metal (composite) medals. The three-year series will launch in the summer of 2025 with Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman Premiering alongside Superman, it will include an additional six DC characters – with three more characters to be added in 2026 and 2027.
Head of Consumer Products and Retail Strategy (Americas), Warner Bros. Discovery Channel Preston Kevin Lewis explain:
“I am honored to partner with the Mint to commemorate DC’s iconic place in American pop culture with this incredible set of collectible coins: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. While the first set of coins The release is timely for DC’s 90th anniversary in 2025, but we’ll be interested to see how fans vote this summer to choose the next DC character to join this intriguing collaboration with the Mint.
Director of the United States Mint, Honorary Ventress C. Gibson explain:
“This opportunity to partner with DC marks an exciting new era for the Mint as we continue our efforts to attract seasoned collectors while also connecting with a younger, more diverse audience. We are excited is pleased to highlight the role comic books play in upholding American values, and the fact that the American public will be a guiding force in shaping this coin and medal series makes it even more special.
While PR claims that comic books are a “uniquely American art form” are rather dubious, you can’t question the power of American superheroes in the zeitgeist. One hopes that these coins will at least be credited to the character creator in some way in the final version.
The coin’s obverse will be designed by the U.S. Mint’s Chief Engraver Joseph Mennafeatures a private portfolio that includes pieces from DC Collectibles; the reverse will be designed by one of the Mint’s own medal artists under Menna’s supervision and direction.
Menna said of the collaboration:
“To me, the true gift of creating coin and comic book collectibles is the joy they bring to people. With such an incredible honor comes great responsibility. There is nothing like bringing joy to people’s lives Better yet. Comic books are my biggest inspiration. They taught me how to draw, how to dream, and helped me through some of the most challenging times in my life. I’m really looking forward to it. Medals to celebrate the impact of comic art. I saw this as an opportunity to bring all the worlds I love together to bring to the American people what I hope will be the greatest collection of all time.
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