This is a beautiful 2016 Canada S$20 Star Trek
50th Anniversary City On The Edge Of Forever
Colorized Silver Commemorative Coin.
The coin has been graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by
NGC, a perfect coin.
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"All Earth history has been changed. There is no Starship
Enterprise. We have only one chance…"
– Captain James T. Kirk, The City on the Edge of Forever
Ask any Canadian Star Trek fan to select their favorite
episode and they’ll likely name The City on the Edge of
Forever. Premiering on April 6, 1967, it is one of the series’
most highly acclaimed episodes and a true television classic,
with a sci-fi based storyline that centers on the implications
of time travel.
After a raving Dr. McCoy alters history, Kirk and Spock
pursue him through an unusual portal and end up on Earth in
the 1930s, where they meet a pacifist whose survival alters
the outcome of the Second World War. A doomed love story
at its core, the episode provides a thought-provoking
commentary on our notions of war and peace; but it is
through its blend of suspense, drama, humor and tragedy,
as well as its unforgettable dialogue, that The City on the
Edge of Forever continues to strike an emotional chord with
fans and critics today.
Made for the fans! An unforgettable addition to any
collection, and an original gift that will be treasured and
valued by the Star Trek fan in your life!
Special Features:
A TRUE CLASSIC! First of three fine silver coins to feature a pivotal scene from some of the most beloved
episodes of The Original Series!
Part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s celebration of the 50th
anniversary of Star Trek—a television series that is
beloved by generations of Canadians, and whose vision
of the future helped inspire innovation in our time!
The past meets the present in the design: Detailed
engraving and cutting-edge finishing technologies bring
the characters and setting to life, while the Star Trek font
adds an authentic vintage feel to this tribute.
99.99% PURE SILVER! Crafted from 99.99% pure
silver, with a limited mintage worldwide.
An official licensed product approved by CBS Studios.
Design:
This coin design recreates a key scene from the 1967
Star Trek episode, The City on the Edge of Forever.
Vibrant color brings to life the engraved image of Captain
James T. Kirk (played by Canadian actor William Shatner)
and Mr. Spock (portrayed by Leonard Nimoy); both in their
famous Starfleet uniforms, they stand among the ruins
before the oversized, ring-shaped entity known as The
Guardian of Forever. Augmented reality technology
enhances the overall design, recreating the illuminated
qualities of the time-travelling portal that is an object of
wonder. Engraved in a special Star Trek font is the word
"CANADA", the face value "20 DOLLARS" and the year
"2016".
Did you know…
The City on the Edge of Forever is frequently cited as one of the greatest TV episodes of all time.
The episode was one of four Star Trek episodes nominated for a
Hugo Award in 1968, and won for Best Dramatic Presentation;
it would be the only television series to do so until 25 years later.
It is also the only Star Trek episode to win a Writers Guild of
America (WGA) Award.
It is one of several episodes that were digitally re-mastered, with
changes that include enhanced shots of the planet as seen from
space.
After several script changes, filming took just a little over a week
in February 1967 and cost considerably more than the average
budget for an episode; in fact, it was the first season’s most
expensive episode produced.
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Specifications:
Mintage - 11,500
Composition - .9999 Ag
Finish - Proof
Weight - 31.39g
Diameter - 38mm
Edge - Serrated
Face Value - $20
Artist - Susanna Blunt (Obverse)