Celebrity Mint, a Houston-based producer of precious metal coins featuring notable sports personalities, is offering a $10,000 reward for the recovery of four prototype coins that were lost in transit. These prototypes are an integral part of the Mike Tyson Signature Series unveiled last month and comprise two 2 oz. and two 5 oz. silver coins, all crafted from .999 pure silver.
The incident occurred in October when the coins were being shipped to New York Comic Con. Despite a thorough 90-day investigation by the courier, the coins remain unlocated. Now, Celebrity Mint is seeking the public’s assistance in finding them.
These prototype coins are highly valued by Celebrity Mint as they feature a depiction of Tyson in his prime and are certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). The coins were intended to showcase the upcoming Tyson collection at Comic Con but never reached their destination.
The missing coins are easily identifiable. They have a vibrant depiction of Tyson, complete with red gloves and black shorts, on one side. The reverse side features an image of Tyson with championship belts and a silhouette of King Charles III, indicating their minting in the Cook Islands. Each coin has a unique certification number and spec number.
The certification numbers and spec numbers for the missing coins 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. The company is committed to recovering these irreplaceable pieces. They are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of these coins to contact Celebrity Mint at (713) 597-6367 or via email at ryan@celebritymint.com.
In conclusion, Celebrity Mint is offering a $10,000 reward for the return of four rare Mike Tyson Signature Series coin prototypes that went missing in transit. These coins, featuring a depiction of Tyson in his prime and certified by PCGS, are considered to be irreplaceable. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is encouraged to contact Celebrity Mint.
