1 oz Silver 30 Years Street Fighter II 2021 (Mintage: 2,000 | Proof)

30 Years of Street Fighter II™ – 1 oz Proof (2021)

• Strictly limited: Limited worldwide to a very low mintage of only 2,000 pieces.
• Growth potential: High appreciation potential due to the strict limitation and strong demand within the gaming and collector community.
• True rarity: Sought-after single edition from the "Arcade" series – a highlight for any collection.
• Minting quality: Highest possible quality Proof with brilliant mirror-finish surfaces.
• Design: Full-color fighting scene featuring the cult characters Ryu and Ken, complete with the legendary Hadoken attack and the game's logo in color.
• Manufacturer: New Zealand Mint – an internationally renowned mint.
• Country of origin: Niue, issued with a face value of 2 dollars.

With this officially licensed edition made of pure silver, New Zealand Mint celebrates the 30th anniversary of Street Fighter II™. The title shaped an entire generation in 1991 and laid the foundation for countless sequels – hardly any other fighting game represents the golden era of arcades so vividly. The coin captures exactly this feeling, making it a special collector's coin for anyone who wants to combine pop culture with precious metal.

Among the numerous silver coins featuring film and video game motifs, this edition stands out in particular. That's because it is a genuine rarity: the worldwide mintage of only 2,000 pieces makes the coin scarce right from the mint. Whoever owns it holds a strictly limited piece that remains consistently sought-after in the collector market.

A design every fan recognizes instantly

The obverse depicts arguably the most iconic scene of the game: Ryu, the white-clad karateka, unleashes his famous Hadoken – a bright blue energy sphere – against his rival Ken in the red gi. In the background, the richly colored backdrop with spectators and a ship's deck is visible, topped by the bold "Street Fighter II" lettering in vivid colors. The full-color design (Color) is precisely matched to the original pixel art and immediately evokes memories of the 90s.

The reverse of the coin features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the issuing country Niue, the year of issue 2021, and the face value of 2 dollars. The coin is delivered in an extraordinary package: a case shaped like a 90s arcade cabinet. A certificate of authenticity from New Zealand Mint accompanies each piece and documents the low mintage.

A collector's item that unites nostalgia, precious metal, and top-tier quality – and thanks to its strict limitation, holds genuine rarity potential.

Technical data at a glance

• Precious metal: Silver, fineness 999
• Weight: 1 oz (31.1 g gross weight, 31.1035 g fine weight)
• Diameter: 40.00 mm
• Condition: Proof
• Year of issue / Country: 2021 / Niue
• Manufacturer: New Zealand Mint
• Mintage: only 2,000 pieces
• Delivery: Original box (arcade cabinet) with certificate

Why silver has fascinated collectors throughout history

Silver has a thousands-of-years-old tradition as a coinage metal and has been valued in many cultures as a symbol of wealth and prestige. Unlike pure fiat money, it possesses an intrinsic value derived from its physical properties and broad industrial demand – for example, in electronics, solar technology, and medical technology. The limited supply and consistently high demand point toward long-term value stability. At the same time, silver is durable, retains its properties across generations, and can always be traded easily.

Especially with a collector's coin like this one, collector value comes on top of pure material value. The combination of a licensed cult design, first-class Proof minting quality, and the very low mintage of only 2,000 pieces is the basis for this edition's particular appreciation potential. Physical silver is suitable both for diversifying a precious metals collection and for passing on wealth from generation to generation.

Furthermore, many buyers value silver as a solid tangible asset and building block for their inflation hedge as well as tangible crisis protection. A tax note: profits from the sale of physical silver are generally tax-free provided the minimum holding period of one year is observed. This coin is offered under the margin scheme in accordance with § 25a UStG.