The iconic DC Showcase #4 comic speeds onto these 1oz and 2oz pure silver COMIX™ Coins! Featuring the modernized version of THE FLASH™, this comic is considered the start of the Silver Age of comic books. So, we knew we should put it on a coin!
It is widely held that Showcase #4 didn't just introduce the modern version of THE FLASH - the issue may have saved the entire comic book industry from impending collapse. Before Julius Schwartz re-designed the Fastest Man Alive, Super Heroes were an afterthought in post-war comic books. Showcase #4 made a strong impression on readers as the story resonated on multiple levels.
Back in the day, it sold for 10 cents, but now because of its rarity and importance, the value of Showcase #4 can run anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $100,000. The record sale is $180,000 for the only known CGC 9.6 copy.
Excellent Design:
The coins are crafted into a rectangular shape and feature the cover of Showcase #4. To the 1oz coin is uniquely coloured on all four sides to mimic the spine and pages, whereas the 2oz includes a mirror finish border. As legal tender, the obverse features the Public Seal of Niue. Along with an engraved detail of a turning page, to further give the comic book style.
Specially Designed Packaging & Limited Edition:
Created in partnership with Warner Brothers. Discovery Global Consumer Products, each piece is tucked inside black velvet and held in a custom-designed outer box with a large window to ensure you can easily showcase it. Printed on the back of the box is a Certificate of Authenticity and the unique number in the limited mintage. The worldwide availability is limited to 5,000 for the 1oz coin and just 1,000 for the 2oz.
Don’t miss these rare collectibles – they are a must-have for any comic fan!
Summary
- 1oz and 2oz pure silver coins inspired by the cover of DC Showcase #4 comic from October 1956, featuring the modern version of THE FLASH™.
- Considered the first in the Silver Age of comic books.
- Coloured and shaped into a rectangular coin.
- Packaged in a secure, custom-designed box with large window for easy display.
- Created in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
- Limited worldwide mintages.
- Incredible memento for any fan of DC, Super Heroes and THE FLASH.
1oz Silver Released 30 August, 2022 | RRP USD$109.00
2oz Silver Released 17 August, 2023 | RRP USD$199.00
1oz Silver
Collection | COMIX™ |
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Metal | 999 Fine Silver |
Weight | 1 troy oz |
Finish | Proof / Coloured |
Denomination | $2.00 |
Year of Issue | 2022 |
Mintage | 5,000 |
Effigy | Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
Country of Issue | Niue |
Dimensions | 45mm x 31.5mm |
2oz Silver
Collection | DC COMIX™ Collectibles |
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Metal | 999 Fine Silver |
Weight | 2 troy oz |
Finish | Proof / Coloured |
Year of Issue | 2023 |
Mintage | 1,000 |
Effigy | Public Seal of Niue Coat of Arms Obverse |
Country of Issue | Niue |
Dimensions | 36mm x 53mm |