{"product_id":"astro-boy-birth-2003-sierra-leone-150-dollar-silver-proof-coin-1kg-colour-printed-wooden-stand-0590","title":"Astro Boy Birth 2003 Sierra Leone 150 Dollar Silver Proof Coin 1kg, Colour Printed, Wooden Stand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Pop Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA one kilogram silver proof struck for Astro Boy's birthday in 2003: legal tender of Sierra Leone at 150 dollars, from an issue of 2,003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse shows Astro Boy with his sister Uran, his brother Cobalt and Professor Ochanomizu printed in colour against a mirrored field of stars, under the legend ASTRO BOY and the date 2003.04.07, with the signature of Osamu Tezuka reproduced beside them. The obverse carries the arms of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The coin sits sealed in its clear capsule, which has not been opened, and rests in a fitted wooden stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo scratches or toning to the silver are noted. The paper outer box has some tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAstro Boy, 7 April 2003\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original story Astro Boy is switched on for the first time on 7 April 2003. When that date finally arrived Japan treated it as a real birthday: a new television series, exhibitions, a commemorative medal programme and a flood of licensed objects marked the day. Pieces made for the occasion, and the earlier merchandise that led up to it, are now collected as a record of how deeply Osamu Tezuka's character is woven into Japanese life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Republic of Sierra Leone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 dollars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver, proof finish with colour print\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 kg (35.3 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,003 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsule, wooden stand, paper box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoin unopened in its capsule, without scratches or toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper box with small tears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery photograph is part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eA (excellent)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker, date and completeness are as the photographs show. Examined and photographed in Japan before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan with rigid protection and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Japan Pop Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eConcierge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a particular character, maker or edition? Our Hunting Salon™ will look for it on your behalf, then inspect, document and deliver it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Republic of Sierra Leone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54488068718885,"sku":"JP-CL-Z721560590","price":5390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/lb1114-z721560590-1.jpg?v=1794608021","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/es\/products\/astro-boy-birth-2003-sierra-leone-150-dollar-silver-proof-coin-1kg-colour-printed-wooden-stand-0590","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}