Commems Collection Bullion: 2016 Star Trek 50th Anniversary Dollar

The coin I'm presenting here is unusual - for me - for three reasons:

1. It's a non-US silver bullion coin - it's not something I generally collect (with the exception of Australia's Wedge-Tailed Eagle silver coins).

2. It depicts a Pop Culture theme - not a theme I generally embrace.

3. It's encapsulated and graded - not something that is a focus of mine when it comes to modern bullion pieces.

All of that was overridden, however, because of the coin's subject: Star Trek. I've been a fan of Star Trek for many years and figured one coin celebrating the original series' 50th anniversary couldn't hurt. And when it was offered to me for just a couple of dollars over melt, I decided to take the plunge - and at the time I purchased it, silver spot was significantly lower than today.

It remains the only coin of its type in my collection, but I enjoy having it and reflecting on the series when I examine it!

2016 Star Trek 50th Anniversary One-Ounce Tuvalu Silver Dollar



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