Silver Ounce 2023 Transformers - Optimus Prime, Coin from Samoa - detailed information

The currency of Samoa is the Tālā, the name of which is a transliteration of the English words Dollar; it was introduced in 1967. On coinage sometimes the English word is inscribed, especially on commemorative and bullion coins not intended to circulate within the country.

Samoa has authorised some private mints to issue coins under its jurisdiction, which come in a variety of sizes - including in the popular silver ounce (1 oz silver) format, such as this one.

This coloured silver coin with a special shape features Optimus Prime from The Transformers.

Transformers is a US animated cartoon series that was first broadcast on television in 1984. The concept is based on a toy series from the US manufacturer Hasbro. The show about Autobots and Decepticons was intended to serve as a promotional outlet for the toys and was produced by Sunbow Productions and Marvel Productions. After 98 episodes in 4 seasons, the franchise's rise into a worldwide phenomenon was unbroken. Video games, comics, more action figures, animated films and several cinema productions with well-known Hollywood actors such as Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox followed.