The 12th coin in the Classic Star Wars Coin Collection from the New Zealand Mint.
- 2016 Star Wars R2-D2 1oz Gold Coin Reverse
- 2016 Star Wars $250 1oz Gold Coin Obverse
Additional Information
The ever-faithful R2-D2 (Artoo-Detoo) is a feisty astromech Droid of surprising determination and resourcefulness. Communicating in a variety of beeps and whistles, Artoo’s cylindrical body is equipped with multiple instruments and sensors designed to carry out his primary utility Droid functions. Along with his tall, golden counterpart C-3PO, Artoo frequently finds himself coming to the aid of his human masters.
Owned by the heroic Luke Skywalker, Artoo is instrumental in leading the young farmboy to Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi and initiating Luke’s involvement with the Rebel Alliance. Often seated in the droid socket of his master’s X-wing fighter, Artoo accompanies Luke on his successful Rebel mission to destroy the Empire’s Death Star, and on his personal quest to train as a Jedi under the tutelage of the wise Jedi Master Yoda.
R2-D2 is the fourth character to feature in the Star Wars Classic coin collection.
Details
Country of Issue | Niue |
Date | 2016 |
Series | Classic Star Wars |
Mintage | 500 |
Denomination | $250 / Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars |
Composition | Gold Au 99.99% Fine |
Quality | Proof |
Weight | 1 gram |
Weight | 1 oz |
Size | 32 mm |
Size | 32 inch |
Issuing Mint | New Zealand Mint |
Edge | Milled |