{"product_id":"royal-mint-2023-darth-vader-and-emperor-palpatine-10-pounds-silver-trial-piece-5-oz-ngc-pf-69-uc-5649","title":"Royal Mint 2023 Darth Vader And Emperor Palpatine 10 Pounds Silver Trial Piece, 5 oz, NGC PF 69 UC","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japan Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA five ounce silver trial strike of the Royal Mint's 2023 Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine ten pound coin, graded PF 69 Ultra Cameo by NGC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVader and the hooded Emperor face out from the reverse beneath the curve of the Death Star, their robes frosted against the mirror field. The obverse carries King Charles III and the legend CHARLES III D G REX F D 10 POUNDS 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin is 65 mm across and weighs 156.3 g of 999 silver. It is the only trial piece of its type, sealed in a new NGC holder, certificate 2168786-005, with its original box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStar Wars at the Royal Mint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023 the Royal Mint began a Star Wars series for the 45th anniversary of the first film, striking scenes from the original trilogy on silver and gold beside the new effigy of King Charles III. Before a design goes into production the Mint strikes a very small number of trial pieces to test dies and finishes, and these are not offered with the issued coins. Graded and sealed by NGC, the most widely trusted grading service, they are among the rarest modern British coins a collector can own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Royal Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trial piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver, 999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 oz (156.3 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo, certificate 2168786-005\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\u003eSealed in its NGC holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal box included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery photograph is part of the description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eS (new)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/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\u003eIssue, weight and grade are given as stated on the NGC holder; the certificate number can be checked on the NGC register. The holder has not been opened. 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=\"\/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 Luxury Archive\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eConcierge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a particular coin, issue or grade? Our Hunting Salon™ locates it across Japan's private collector circles, then inspects, documents and delivers it to you. \u003ca href=\"\/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":"The Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54492638478629,"sku":"JP-CL-Q1197285649","price":6030.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/royal-mint-2023-darth-vader-and-emperor-palpatine-10-pounds--01.jpg?v=1794648075","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/royal-mint-2023-darth-vader-and-emperor-palpatine-10-pounds-silver-trial-piece-5-oz-ngc-pf-69-uc-5649","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}