2021 Niue 1 oz Silver Coin $2 Space Jam 25th Anniversary

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This striking silver coin from Niue celebrates a quarter-century of the beloved film Space Jam, which famously blended live-action cinema with classic animation. The movie tells a whimsical story where iconic cartoon characters face the threat of kidnapping by extraterrestrials. To win their freedom, the animated heroes challenge their captors to a high-stakes basketball match, enlisting the legendary Michael Jordan to secure their victory. This cinematic adventure also offered a playful, fictionalized explanation for Jordan's real-life departure from professional basketball from 1993 to 1995. On the obverse, the coin displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the 2021 issue date, and the two-dollar denomination. This side is uniquely textured to mimic the pebbled surface of a basketball. The reverse displays a vibrant, colorized group portrait of the legendary Looney Tunes team, showcasing Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester the Cat, and the Tasmanian Devil. Struck in one ounce of 0.999 fine silver with a proof finish, this release was limited to a symbolic mintage of 1,996 pieces globally, mirroring the original release year of the film.