# Sci-Fi Branded Coinage New Zealand Mint Creates Doctor Who Coins By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctor-who-coins References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/new-zealand-flaunts-doctor-who-and-transformer-coins-as-legal-tender.php) & [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/worldwide/240112silver.html) New Zealand has just upped its credit for [sci-fi fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-spirits) in history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [Wizard-Inspired Coin Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-mint.md) - [British Author-Honoring UK Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jrr-tolkien.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md) - [Beloved Cartoon-Inspired Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluey-coins.md) - [Collectible Anniversary Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-90th.md) - [Anniversary-Themed Royal Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-1.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md)