Celebrity Mint, a Houston-based producer of precious metal coins featuring sports personalities, is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who can assist in finding four prototype coins that went missing in transit. These coins are an integral part of the recently unveiled Mike Tyson Signature Series and comprise two 2 oz. and two 5 oz. silver coins, each made from .999 pure silver.
The incident occurred in October when the coins were en route to the New York Comic Con. Despite a thorough 90-day investigation by the courier, the coins have yet to be located. Celebrity Mint, therefore, is reaching out to the public for help.
These prototype coins, which showcase Tyson in his prime and carry certification from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), are considered invaluable by Celebrity Mint. They were intended to be displayed at Comic Con but unfortunately never reached their destination.
The missing coins feature a vibrant depiction of Tyson wearing red gloves and black shorts on one side. The reverse side shows Tyson with championship belts and a silhouette of King Charles III, indicating that the coins were minted in the Cook Islands. Each coin has a unique certification number and spec number, which are as follows:
– Certification number 48311438, spec number 931992
– Certification number 48311439, spec number 931992
– Certification number 48311440, spec number 931991
– Certification number 48311441, spec number 931991
Celebrity Mint, known for debuting its legal tender trading coins with wrestling legend Ric Flair at the October New York Comic Con, emphasizes the significance of these prototypes and its dedication to recovering them. The company is urging anyone who possesses information about the whereabouts of these coins, identifiable by their unique certification numbers, to contact Celebrity Mint at (713) 597-6367 or via email at ryan@celebritymint.com.
