This listing is for the following Simpsons coins released by The Perth Mint;
- 2019 The Simpsons – Bart Simpson Infront of the Kwik-E-Mart Coloured 1oz .9999 Silver Proof Coin – The Perth Mint
- 2019 The Simpsons – Homer 1oz .9999 Silver Coin – The Perth Mint (LIMITED TO 1,000 PRESENTED IN A BLACK CARD)
First introduced in 1987, The Simpson family originally appeared in 30-second segments on The Tracey Ullman Show. Two years later, The Simpsons premiered as a half-hour series and instantly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon, now seen in 60 countries in 20 languages. In 2018, The Simpsons reached an incredible milestone becoming the longest-running prime time scripted show in television history.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of The Simpsons – Bart 2019 1oz Silver Proof Coin.
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured image of Bart Simpson against a backdrop of Springfield’s local convenience store, the Kwik-E-Mart. Included in the design is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark and Matt Groening’s signature.
The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the monetary denomination, the weight and fineness, and the 2019 year-date.
PRESENTATION
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.
Technical Specifications
| Silver Content (Troy oz) | 1 |
| Monetary Denomination (TVD) | 1 |
| Fineness (% purity) | 99.99 |
| Minimum Gross Weight (g) | 31.107 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) | 40.60 |
| Maximum Thickness (mm) | 3.21 |
| Maximum Mintage | 5,000 |
DESIGN
The coin’s reverse portrays the word “D’OH!” above Homer in his iconic catchphrase pose. A half-eaten glazed donut with sprinkles, Homer’s favourite treat, replaces the letter O in D’OH. Also included in the design is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, Matt Groening’s signature, and a background of sprinkles from Homer’s famous donut.
The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2019 year-date, the coin’s weight and fineness and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin’s obverse.
PRESENTATION
The Homer Simpson 2019 1oz Silver Coin is housed in a black presentation card.
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