The United States Mint has announced that has created and opened a subscription program for the upcoming Comic Art silver medal program. The program, which is a three-year program, will begin this year with the release of the Superman coin on July 24.
The Comic Art program created in partnership with DC Comics, will showcase three characters annually over three years, for a total of nine designs. Alongside Superman, the first-year lineup will include Batman and Wonder Woman. The Batman and Wonder Woman coins will be available later this year.
The obverse of the Superman coin depicts Superman flying over his family farm. The Sun not only nurtures the farmland where a young Clark Kent was raised by his adoptive parents, it is also the primary source that fuels his incredible powers. Even so, it is the love, values, and inner strength instilled in him by Martha and Jonathan—Ma and Pa Kent—that ultimately made him a Superhero. The inscription is LIBERTY
The design explores the duality of identity inherent in the story of Superman and the concept of “the hero within.” Clark Kent is shown as a young adult, deep in thought as he watches a plane fly overhead. Although still young, Clark is mature enough to be aware of his capabilities and to contemplate what is possible. His father, Pa Kent, looks on in the distance and knows it is only a matter of time before Clark leaves home to fulfill his destiny. Inscriptions are SUPERMAN and HOPE AND STRENGTH.
Of the products, only the 1-ounce silver medal – struck in 99.9% fine silver – is available by subscription. It is priced at $135.00, with a household order limit of five. You can sign up for the subscription on the Mint’s website.