Canada 2014 $20 Iconic Superman Comic Covers Superman Annual #1 2012 1 oz Silver
All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - We do not sell'second-hand' coins from unreliable and potentially fraudulent/counterfeit sources. Composition - silver, 99.99% pure.
Weight (g) - 31.39 1troy oz. Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary).
Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin). Artists - DC Comics (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). Released in 2012, Superman Annual 1 was the Man of Steel's first annual within the New 52 universe, which re-launched DC Comics titles in 2011 with revamped storylines.
As Superman Annual #1's tagline suggests, "The Man of Steel faces an alien extinction" with the return of Helspont, a Daemonite who views humanity as the key to the genetic salvation of his people. Despite Superman's confident pose on the cover - and on the coin's reverse - he and Earth's heroes come under attack. Overpowering Superman, Helspont tells him he is sparing his life because he considers Superman to be the defender of his investment. A great gift for collectors and Superman fans!
Inspired by the cover of Superman Annual #1, Superman is depicted in all of his greatness. A celebration of the iconic art that has graced the covers of Superman comic books throughout all eras of Superman's tenure, from 1938 to the present. Different finishes and expert engraving bring the dynamic movement of the reverse image to life, creating the impression that Superman is stepping out of the coin.Advanced engraving techniques are used to frame the image within a series of concentric circles to create added depth and motion to the design. Limited mintage for this fine silver (99.99% pure) coin was set to only 10,000. A great gift for collectors and Superman fans. For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt. Taken from Superman Annual #1, the coin's reverse image depicts the Superman of the New 52 universe as though he is stepping out of the image's field.
As flashes of light crackle around him, his fixed, heated glare conveys strength and power. His blue and red Kryptonian battle armor is on full display; his familiar red cape crisply extends behind him as he moves away from the glinting Fortress of Solitude seen along the left edge. A series of concentric circles frame the image, further contributing to the design's dynamic movement by creating an optical effect of motion. In this universe, Clark Kent and Lois Lane aren't a romantic item. In fact, Lois doesn't work alongside Clark at the Daily Planet anymore!
After Galaxy Communications assumed ownership of the newspaper, Lois moved into their television division. The story, titled "Protector of the People, " features appearances by many DC superheroes including Martian Manhunter, Grifter, Starfire and Hawkman. The Kryptonian battle armor has replaced Superman's costume - gone are the red trunks and his yellow belt is now a red one. Since his first appearance in 1938, millions of readers and movie-goers have been captivated by the adventures of Clark Kent and his secret identity as Superman.Safe from the destruction of his home planet Krypton, the infant space traveler was discovered near Smallville, Kansas, by Jonathan and Martha Kent, who raised him as their son. They instilled in him the strong values and beliefs that compel him to use his superhuman abilities for the greater good. As an adult living in the big city of Metropolis, Clark keeps his powers a secret thanks to his persona as a mild-mannered reporter; but as Superman, he becomes a powerful symbol of valor, strength, and justice while battling some of the greatest villains of all time. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a premium graphic case.
Are also available for an additional charge. " Unsearched" - All of the coins offered in this listing are "unsearched". Many coin dealers "search" all coins when they are received from the Mint. They "cherry-pick" the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins. Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered.Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera. We often include proof coin photos with the coin slightly tilted to better depict the mirror bright surfaces.
However, tilting the coin may resulting one side being slightly out of focus. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just stock artwork from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.