Super Bowl XLVIII Highland Mint "Coin"

Yes I know this not really a coin but that is what everyone calls them since they are used for Super Bowl Coin flipping. This is also not the official version used, that one is silver and gold plated and limited to 10,000. This is a bronze version in an acrylic stand sold by the hundred thousands.

The coin is from the Highland Mint and they have been making Super Bowl coins for over two decades in Australia. The one used at the game is the highest quality and like I mentioned before is then replicated and limited to 10,000, it sells for about $60.00 on sale. This one I got on sale for $10.00 is not as sharp and a bunch of them had stains so it took a while to find a clean one.

It comes in an acrylic stand that is etched with SUPER BOWL XLVIII, the NFL logo, the HM The Highland Mint logo, and NEW YORK · NEW JERSEY FEBRUARY 2, 2014. I lost one of the stands legs but I will find or make a replacement.

I would prefer the official version made with silver and 24k gold plating but that was to expensive for a souvenir to a game I did not watch, yet.

Here are the stats for this...
Type/Country: Super Bowl XLVIII Highland Mint "Coin" / Australia
Year: Unknown (Starting Jan. 19, 2014 to date)
Mintage: Unknown (Seems like about 100,000 cannot be sure)
Metal: Bronze, Frosted with mirrored background and possibly gold flash finish
Diameter: 39 millimeters
Obverse Writing: NEW YORK · NEW JERSEY (SUPER BOWL) XLVIII
FEBRUARY 2, 2014
Reverse Writing: (NFL) OFFICIALLY LICENSED
Value: $10.00 

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Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall Medal

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To celebrate the re-opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). They are selling many souvenirs. This is the one that caught my eye because of the quality, oh yeah and it is perfect for my hobby. This one is described and sold as a coin but I would call it a medal.

The design is detailed and the overall appearance is high quality. Judging by other souvenirs it was not a unique design and is on everything from coasters to magnets. The front has bison in their natural habitat. The back has the main entrance to the museum.

This is what is known as a custom coin, again it has no denomination or redeemable value so I would call it a medal or medallion. This one was made by American based company Northwest Territorial Mint.

When ordered by the hundreds it has a unit price of anywhere from $7.00 to $8.50 depending on finish and base metal. They use a proprietary brass and alloy system along with something called "Splash Minting" which is never well described. These are thick rounds so basically they get pounded between two dies and a collar. No exact formula is given for copper and other metal content but judging by the lack or red it is lower than most copper or brass coins.

Retail value is $14.99 plus tax but I think it is worth it. As far as I can tell it is only by visiting the AMNH itself can someone get this "coin". The website does not show it for the museum or at the company, maybe an email or phone call can have a personal shopper at the museum help. Visiting nwtmint.com you see plenty of other types of coin related items like true medals, real coins, and silver bullets. Say what you want but I think silver bullets are so cool.

Here are the stats for this...
Type/Country: Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall / United States
Year: Unknown (2012 most likely)
Mintage: Unknown (Seems like about 1,000 cannot be sure)
Metal: Brass Alloy core, Antique Bronze finish
Diameter: 44 millimeters
Obverse Writing: THEODORE ☆ ROOSEVELT ☆ MEMORIAL ☆ HALL ☆
THERE CAN BE NO GREATER ISSUE THAN THAT OF CONSERVATION IN THE COUNTRY
Reverse Writing: AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Value: $8.50 

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History Channel Medalet

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Got this little piece in the mail with a solicitation to join the History Channel Club. It was glued to the letter which I half read before shredding.

Medalet, Medal, Medallion

Let us throw up some definitions:

1. Medalet = no value or trade, round, two-sided, less than 25mm
2. Medal = no value or trade, round, two-sided, between 25mm - 80mm
3. Medallion = no value or trade, round, two-sided, more than 80mm

Of course these are not official and exceptions to the "rules" are common. Often the term token or coin are used and while not accurate are fine as a general term. Just in case you think it ends there the terms tondo, circular relief, tablet, plaque, and plaquette all fall under the non-token/non-coin category.

 

This one has a die crack, common among tokens and medals it usually adds no value.

Funny thing about value. On eBay someone was selling 100 of these for $5.00 meaning each one is $0.05. Also online someone sold one for $18.00. The average sellers price is $3.00 but for an advertising medal it seems too high.

Here are the stats for this token and the coin itself...
Type/Country: History Channel Club / United States
Year: Unknown
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Unknown
Weight: 1.80 grams
Diameter: 21 millimeters
Thickness: 1/32 inch (I enjoy mixing up measurement standards)
Obverse Writing: THE HISTORY CHANNEL CLUB
Reverse Writing: 17 76
Value: $0.10 

Typical Americana designs of an eagle, union shield, Liberty bell, arrows, and leaves are on it but not with typical symbolic meaning.

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