# Commemorative Sci-Fi Coins These Collectible Coins Honor Star Trek's 50th Anniversary By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-coins References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/other_stuff/canadian-mint-celebrates-star-treks-50th-anniversary-with-exclusive-collectible-coins.php) & [mint](http://www.mint.ca/store/buy/star-trek_coins-cat1290023) In order to mark the 50th anniversary of Star Trek, the [Royal Canadian Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toonie) created a special set of collectible coins for fans. The retro-inspired set includes images of characters and elements from the 1966 TV show which adorn a variety of gold, silver and three-ply nickel plated steel coins. Of all of these Star Trek-themed coins, the one that holds the highest value is a $200 pure gold coin that is shaped after the iconic Star Trek emblem. There are also coins of $10 and $20 values available to collectors, which will be limited to a production of just 12,500 coins. These collectible coins recently made their debut at Ottawa's [Canada Aviation and Space Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assemble-the-world) by the Royal Canadian Mint's president and Canadian actor William Shatner, who played Capt. Kirk in the series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Collectible Coins:** The trend of creating and collecting commemorative coins for pop culture enthusiasts presents an opportunity for innovative designs and limited edition releases. - **Retro-inspired Designs:** The trend towards retro-inspired designs for collectible items allows for nostalgia-driven purchasing and appeal to a niche market. - **Limited Edition Production:** The trend of producing limited edition coins for collectors creates a sense of exclusivity and increases the perceived value of the product. ### Who This Affects Most - **Numismatics:** The numismatics industry can explore the potential of creating collectible coins that cater to various pop culture fandoms, attracting a new generation of collectors. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** The pop culture merchandise industry can leverage the popularity of commemorative coins as a new avenue for revenue and fan engagement. - **Precious Metals:** The precious metals industry can benefit from creating special edition coins that integrate pop culture themes, attracting new customers and increasing demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Honoring Collector's Coin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-coin.md) - [Collectible Anniversary Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th.md) - [Commemorative Coin Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-coin-release.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md) - [Wizard-Inspired Coin Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-mint.md) - [Anniversary-Themed Royal Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-1.md)