New Coin Sets Mark 70th Anniversary of the Godzilla Series
The BU Coin Set includes six Japanese legal tender coins in brilliant uncirculated condition. The set also contains a red brass medal, with the obverse featuring the original 1954 depiction of Godzilla and the reverse showing Godzilla’s footprint alongside a trilobite. The set is presented in a paper holder and slipcase. The total production is limited to 50,000 sets, with 292 allocated for overseas buyers.
70 years after its first approach, Japan Mint commemorates Godzilla. Photo credit: Japan Mint (Vordergrund), YuriHope von Getty Images (Hintergrund) via Canva Pro.
The 2024 Proof Coin Set features six proof-quality Japanese coins. In addition to the coins, it includes a sterling silver medal, with Burning Godzilla from the 1995 film on the obverse and the silhouette of the 1954 Godzilla on the reverse. The set comes with an explanation sheet in Japanese, a leather display case, and a paper slipcase. The production is capped at 20,000 sets, with only 89 sets allocated for overseas buyers.
The proof set contains a silver medal. Photo credit: Japan Mint.
Godzilla, first appearing in 1954, remains a significant figure in global pop culture. These coin sets serve as a marker of the franchise’s history, with limited quantities available, particularly for international collectors. The medals featured in both sets depict different versions of Godzilla from the films, highlighting key moments in the monster’s cinematic history. The use of specific techniques, such as frosting on the silver medal in the proof set, adds to the detailed craftsmanship.
The BU set comes with a brass medal. Photo credit: Japan Mint.
As the 70th anniversary of Godzilla approaches, these coin sets provide a commemorative option for those interested in the series and coin collecting. Given the limited production numbers, the sets are expected to attract attention from collectors.
