3592) "Silver Fender® Stratocaster®", Solomon Islands: "70th Anniversary of Strutting with the "Strat" (1954-2024)": Coins minted by PAMP Suisse: A Reverse Proof $2 1-oz Coin w/Mystery Box: Date /Year of Coin issue: 2024:
Links:
1) Currency and Coinage of the Solomon Islands: Dollars and Cents
Celebrate 70 Years of Struttin’ with the “Strat”:
When it debuted in 1954, the Fender® Stratocaster® guitar took the music world by storm. The legendary instrument soon became the go-to weapon for some of the biggest guitar maestros in rock, blues, country, and even metal and jazz.
Thanks to young rockers who took the rhythm & blues music of the 1940s and charged it with an up-tempo beat, rock ’n’ roll became immensely popular with young people in the mid-1950s.
A “Who’s Who” list of musicians who’ve played the Stratocaster include Jeff Beck, Ritchie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly, Mark Knopfler, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
To pay tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the legendary Fender Stratocaster guitar, MKS PAMP® ("Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux") has released the gorgeous commemorative that’s poised to make its unmistakable mark in the Collector's collection! And there’s also a little bit of mystery to it!
Five very Special colourised versions of the "Strat":
In honour of the 70th anniversary of the “Strat,” MKS PAMP® has produced five very special colorised versions of their Solomon Islands legal tender Fender Stratocaster Guitar-Shaped coin.
But there’s a catch! The collector won’t know which colour collector will receive until it’s opened. Which do you want to receive, or are you going for all five?
A Mystery Packaged Inside of an Enigma:
While all previous releases of the Stratocaster-Shaped coins sold out quickly, none of these colour combinations have been seen yet—and collectors won’t know which colour they’ll get due to the unique, displayable packaging that keeps the coin a mystery until opening!
Limited Mintage Mystery Release:
Now here’s where the mystery comes in: In honour of the 70th Anniversary of the “Strat,” PAMP has produced five very special colorised versions of their Solomon Islands legal tender Fender Stratocaster Guitar Coin.
While all previous releases of the shaped Stratocaster sold out quickly, collectors won’t know which colour they’ll get due to the unique, displayable packaging that keeps the coin a mystery until opening!
Just 5,000 of these 2024 Solomon Islands $2 One-Ounce Silver Fender Stratocaster 70th Anniversary Reverse Proof Guitar-Shaped Coins have been struck for worldwide release:
Set:
Am Ultra Stratocaster in colour Amethyst, mintage of only 1930!
Am Pro Stratocaster in color Comet Burst, mintage of only 1460!
Player Stratocaster in colour Nebula Noir, mintage of only 930!
Antigua Stratocaster in colour Antigua, mintage of 610!
1954 Stratocaster in 2-colour Sunburst, mintage of only 70!
The Coin particulars are:
- Officially Licensed Commemoratives Struck in Pure Silver
- Struck from one Troy ounce of 99.99% fine silver.
- Officially licensed by Fender
- Legal tender
- Boasts a frosty reverse proof finish
- No more than 5,000 total coins will ever be issued
- One of five possible colours with various mintages
- Individually serialised
- Arrives with thoughtfully designed, themed packaging
- Celebrate 70 Years Of Struttin’ With The Strat
- Struck In Pure Silver
- Released on behalf of the Solomon Islands, this legal-tender $2 coin was struck in a full Troy ounce of highly pure 99.99% silver.
- It’s an impressive officially licensed commemorative struck in the shape of the Stratocaster.
- The “Strat” proved to be so versatile that soon after making its debut it became the go-to weapon for some of the biggest guitar maestros in rock, blues, country, and even metal and jazz.
- Each 2024 Solomon Islands $2 One-Ounce Silver Fender Stratocaster 70th Anniversary guitar-shaped coin also comes with a unique Reverse Proof finish.
- The opposite of a regular Proof features beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields, a Reverse Proof was crafted from hand-selected planchets, polished dies, and multiple strikes to produce mirror-like details rising over beautifully frosted fields. The detail is so exquisite that when you hold the coin in your hands no one will blame you if you feel like trying to play a few chords yourself!
The unmistakable sound of the Stratocaster is still recognised as one of the best in the music industry and the instrument is used by musicians all over the world in every major genre including rock ’n’ roll, country & western, jazz, and rhythm & blues. It’s sure to make beautiful music in your collection, so order yours now!
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
· A TRIBUTE TO THE STRATOCASTER – This commemorative guitar-shaped coin celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Fender® Stratocaster® guitar. It displays the iconic instrument in one of five different colours—and collectors won’t know which colour they’ll get, since the packaging keeps the coin a mystery until it’s opened. The coin’s obverse shows a small effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, 2024 year date, 70th Anniversary logo, and serial number.
· OFFICIALLY LICENSED – These guitar-shaped coins are officially licensed by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, which first introduced the legendary Stratocaster guitar in 1954.
· STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Fender Stratocaster 70th Anniversary Guitar-shaped coin was struck by MKS PAMP® (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux) in a Troy ounce of highly pure 99.99% silver and measures 29.50 mm x 86.50 mm.
· LEGAL-TENDER COIN – These One-Ounce Silver Fender Stratocaster 70th Anniversary 2024-dated guitar-shaped coins are $2 legal tender in the Solomon Islands, a nation comprised of hundreds of islands located in the South Pacific Ocean.
· UNIQUE REVERSE PROOF FINISH – Your 2024 Solomon Islands One-Ounce Silver Fender Stratocaster 70th Anniversary guitar-shaped coin comes with a unique Reverse Proof finish with mirror-like details rising over beautifully frosted fields.
· “MYSTERY” LIMITED MINTAGE – Just 5,000 of these 2024 Solomon Islands $2 One-Ounce Silver Fender® Stratocaster® 70th Anniversary Reverse Proof guitar-shaped coins have been struck for worldwide release—with five possible colour combinations in this unique mystery release.
This 2024 Solomon Islands $2 One-Ounce Silver Fender® Stratocaster® guitar-shaped coin pays tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the legendary Fender® Stratocaster® guitar. It also comes with a unique Reverse Proof finish! Grab yours now while you can!
The Coin specifications are:
Year of Issue: 2024
Country: Solomon Islands
Metal Composition: Silver
Purity: 0.9999
Denomination: $2.00 (Two Dollars)
Mint Name: Pamp Suisse
Coin Weight: 31.1 Grams - g
Weight: 1 Ounce - oz
Links:
1) Currency and Coinage of the Solomon Islands: Dollars and Cents
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