Celebrity Mint, a Houston-based producer of precious metal coins featuring iconic sports personalities, is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who can aid in the recovery of four prototype coins that were lost in transit. These prototypes, integral to the recently unveiled Mike Tyson Signature Series, consist of two 2 oz. and two 5 oz. silver coins, each crafted from .999 pure silver.
The unfortunate loss happened in October while the coins were being shipped to New York Comic Con. Despite a thorough 90-day investigation by the courier, the coins remain unlocated, prompting Celebrity Mint to reach out to the public for assistance.
The missing prototype coins bear a vibrant depiction of Mike Tyson in his prime, adorned in red gloves and black shorts, on one side. The reverse side features an image of Tyson with championship belts and a silhouette of King Charles III, indicating their minting in the Cook Islands. Each coin carries a unique certification number and spec number.
Celebrity Mint describes these prototype coins as irreplaceable and emphasizes their significance in showcasing the upcoming Mike Tyson collection at Comic Con, making their recovery of utmost importance.
Famed for their legal tender trading coins, Celebrity Mint had previously unveiled their first collaboration with wrestling legend Ric Flair at the New York Comic Con in October. The loss of the Mike Tyson prototypes has stirred the company’s commitment to retrieving these unique pieces.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these coins, identifiable by their certification numbers, is encouraged to contact Celebrity Mint directly. The company can be reached at (713) 597-6367 or via email at ryan@celebritymint.com.
The $10,000 reward serves as an incentive for the public to come forward with any knowledge or leads that can assist in the recovery of these rare and valuable Mike Tyson Signature Series prototypes. Celebrity Mint is hopeful that through the collective efforts of coin collectors, enthusiasts, and the general public, these one-of-a-kind coins will be returned to their rightful place.
So, if you happen to stumble upon any information about these missing coins, don’t hesitate to reach out to Celebrity Mint. Your assistance could help in restoring these irreplaceable prototypes and ensuring the success of the upcoming Mike Tyson collection.