A note about the card:
Please note that while these cards are originals (and not
reprints), they are also NOT made in the year the card depicts. These
cards were created in the 00’s, with use of a real printing press, so they
greatly differ from “custom cards” made on a home printer.
The biggest difference is that cards made on a printing
press like authentic baseball cards, the ink will not fade, whereas ink from a
home computer will fade over time.
With a few exceptions, only 200 were made of each card as
print samples for the Monarch Corona Printing Company.
An excerpt from a vintage card pricing guide:
These cards have been given away over the years as printing
samples and donated to charity auctions. Most of the images used are
professionally colorized black & white photos, and the work is for the most
part very nicely done. Because they are samples intended to generate
printing sales, the cards feature various coatings and thicknesses. Of
all of the modern cards created by hobbyists, the Monarch Corona cards are the
most likely to become valuable collectibles in the future. This is due to
the fact that their production runs are well-documented, designs are above
average, subject matter is interesting, low numbers are produced, and a number
of interesting subsets exist. Tribute cards like Monarch Coronas make it
possible for a young collector with a limited budget to own rare cards of a great
player. These cards are bringing kids back into the card hobby.