New Zealand has just upped its credit for sci-fi fans everywhere. The New Zealand Mint and BBC Worldwide Australia have created Doctor Who coins to celebrate Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary.
The coin, which is a one-ounce silver .999 model features an embossed image of the tardis and a 50th anniversary logo. What’s also unique about the Doctor Who coins is that they come packaged in a specially commissioned 3D model of the tardis, which even makes special noises when you open the door.
The coins are actual legal tender and are worth $2 in the South Pacific Island Niue. New Zealand officials plan to release more Doctor Who coins later in the year featuring the 11 doctors who have been featured in the longest running sci-fi show in history.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sci-fi Branded Coinage
- The creation of sci-fi branded coins by companies presents the opportunity to tap into the passionate fan base of these franchises.
- Specialized Packaging
- Creating unique and specialized packaging for collector's items and limited edition products differentiates them from competitors and adds to the overall value of the product.
- Niche Collectibles
- Creating limited edition collectibles for passionate fan bases of specific franchises presents a market opportunity for companies to tap into a niche audience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Collectibles
- The collectibles industry can capitalize on creating unique and limited edition products for fan bases of specific franchises.
- Numismatics
- The numismatics industry can innovate by creating specialized collector's coins featuring popular culture franchises.
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can explore partnerships with collectibles and numismatics companies to create unique and valuable products for fans of popular franchises.
