NZ mint just released the first of 6 Thunderbirds proof coins. First one looks nice. http://www.nzmint.com/coins/shop-online/thunderbirds-50-years-1-oz-silver-coin Source: Comes in a nice perspex case inside the normal case. Source:
If the OP had not told us what this coin was, few of us would have known. These Thunderbirds are not Go for me.
It's actually a nice coin in the flesh and part of a seven-coin series. Check out our post that's just gone up for a worlds first look at the whole series. I love Thunderbirds so I'm as biased as hell, but I think they've done a great job. http://agaunews.com/?p=17227
I don't like the 50 coin but i like the rest. This was my favourite TV show as a kid so i'm going to just have to suck it up and invest >.<
This is a joke right? seems like they didn't get the legal rights to use any of the vehicles, logo or characters.. this is a medallion with words. Massive massive let down.
Just priced up purchasing a single coin to the UK. It comes to $144nz and 70. This is huge amounts of cash for a single coin... I think if I could buy the whole set and pay a single shipping that would be fine... but not buying individually. Looks like i'll have to just wait until they are all released.
Saw these coins in Berlin and whilst the initial "anniversary" release is a little off, the future character - or countdown 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 - coins are much, much better!
Got mine today, coin looks better IRL than in the photos, tried to take a pic but whatever angle I went for it kept reflecting the camera, might try again later.
Being a Thunderbirds fan from childhood, I like 'em. The first coin is a bit plain, but the series is impressive. Would have liked them a wee bit more if Miss Penelope was in the series. Also for me it was more about the ships than the puppets, so the craft should have had more visual prominence than the Tracy boys.
I generally dislike coloured coins, but my love for the Thunderbirds far outweighs my dislike for these things... so a purchase is go!
