Released in 1968, Planet of the Apes is a ground-breaking movie which, in the tradition of great science fiction, reflects conflicts and questions in our own society.
The film tells the story of an astronaut crew which crash-lands on a dystopian planet in the year 3978, about two millennia after their departure on a near light-speed voyage.
In a desolate landscape, the surviving crew members, led by Taylor (played by the late Hollywood star Charlton Heston), discover a society in which apes are the dominant species with human-like intelligence and speech. Organised in a strict caste system, the apes treat humans like vermin who are hunted to be killed, enslaved or used for experiments.
A critical and commercial success, the film won an Oscar for outstanding makeup.
The design features Dr Zira in the foreground, Dr Zaius mid-ground and a hunt leader in the background. As well as The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the design also includes a depiction of the desert-like Ape City. The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, and the 2018 year-date.
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure silver and issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu. Each coin is presented in a clear acrylic case, allowing both sides of the coin to be displayed, and is packaged within a themed shipper. The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Coin Highlights:
Mint | The Perth Mint |
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Country Of Issue | Tuvalu |
Year | 2018 |
Denomination | $2 |
Metal Type | Silver |
Weight (g) | 62.2 |
Purity (%) | 99.99 |
Diameter (mm) | 40.60 |
Mintage | 2,000 |