2015 Thunderbirds 3 ALAN TRACY - Niue 2 dollars 1 oz silver coin

The Thunderbird 3, 1 oz Fine Silver Coin is the third in the countdown from Classic Thunderbird 5 to 1 coins released by New Zealand Mint. Featuring the champion driver Alan Tracy and his space rescue and transport vehicle Thunderbird 3, this coin sets the scene for the complete set. It’s release is timed to coincide with an exciting part-CGI television remake, which begun its broadcasting in April 2015, 50 years after the original.

Gerry Anderson’s iconic Sci-fi show blasted onto television screens in 1965. Set in the year 2065 on a secret island base, the series stars the Tracy family, who together with their five vehicles known as the Thunderbirds battle the forces of evil as ‘International Rescue’.

This highly collectible coin has a Limited Mintage of only 5,000 coins.

REVERSE: This design features the a colored image of Alan Tracy, pilot of Thunderbird 3 against an engraved background featuring the various vehicles of the Thunderbird series.

OBVERSE: This features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Country of Issue – Niue.

PRESENTATION: This colourful retro-styled Thunderbird 3 silver coin is presented in a futuristic, clear Perspex coin case. A classic box and uniquely numbered Certificate of Authenticity, make this one of a kind release and a classy and nostalgic gift for any Thunderbirds fan or coin aficionado.

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