Celebrity Mint, a renowned producer of precious metal coins featuring famous sports personalities, is on the hunt for four rare prototype coins that went missing in transit. To aid in their recovery, the Houston-based company is offering a generous $10,000 reward. These prototype coins, which were an essential part of the recently unveiled Mike Tyson Signature Series, consist of two 2 oz. and two 5 oz. silver coins, all made from .999 pure silver.
The unfortunate incident occurred in October while the coins were being shipped to the highly anticipated New York Comic Con. Despite a thorough 90-day investigation conducted by the courier, the coins have yet to be located, prompting Celebrity Mint to turn to the public for assistance in bringing them back.
Distinguished by their stunning depiction of Mike Tyson at the height of his boxing career and certified by the prestigious Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), these prototype coins are considered irreplaceable by Celebrity Mint. They were meant to be showcased at Comic Con, but unfortunately never made it to their destination.
The missing coins feature a vibrant portrayal of Tyson, donning his signature red gloves and black shorts, on one side. The reverse side showcases an image of Tyson with championship belts and a silhouette of King Charles III, signifying their minting in the Cook Islands. Each coin is engraved with a unique certification number and spec number for identification purposes:
– Certification Number 48311438, Spec Number 931992
– Certification Number 48311439, Spec Number 931992
– Certification Number 48311440, Spec Number 931991
– Certification Number 48311441, Spec Number 931991
Celebrity Mint, which made its debut with legal tender trading coins featuring wrestling legend Ric Flair at the October New York Comic Con, emphasizes the significant value of these prototype coins and their commitment to retrieving them. The company urges anyone with information about the whereabouts of these coins, identifiable by their distinct certification numbers, to get in touch. You can contact Celebrity Mint at (713) 597-6367 or via email at ryan@celebritymint.com.
The recovery of these rare prototype coins is crucial, not only for Celebrity Mint but also for collectors and enthusiasts who were eagerly awaiting the Mike Tyson Signature Series. The $10,000 reward serves as a testament to the company’s dedication to preserving the integrity of its collections and recognizing the importance of these prototype coins to the world of numismatics.
If you have any information that could lead to the safe return of these valuable coins, don’t hesitate to reach out to Celebrity Mint. Remember, your help could be the key to claiming the $10,000 reward and ensuring the legacy of the Mike Tyson Signature Series coin collection.
