Monopoly Silver Coin 2024 sku-13664415161 467814722953

This 2024 Mr. Monopoly coin is a Silver item in Monopoly Collectible Coins and Bullion, sku-13664415161, UPC 467814722953. It contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver, with a worldwide mintage of 15,000. Individual coins come in protective capsules; multiples of 20 arrive in heat-sealed rolls. The obverse shows Samoa's coat of arms, issuing country, face value, year, weight and fineness.

The reverse shows a running Mr. Monopoly holding his hat and a money bag, surrounded by dice, a diamond ring, a car and a handshake icon. The coin is legal tender in Samoa, a South Pacific island nation with a population of approximately 185,000; many native Samoans live in New Zealand, Australia and California. The Samoan way dates back more than 3,000 years and remains present today.

Samoa is known for its scenery, hospitality and adventure activities. Mr. Monopoly, also known as Milburn Pennybags, first appeared on Chance and Community Chest cards in 1936 and received his name in 1946. Lizzie Magie invented The Landlord's Game in 1903. In 1932, Charles Todd developed a version with sets of properties and distributed it as Monopoly.

Parker Brothers released its version in January 1935, and it quickly became popular. Hasbro acquired Parker Bros. and Monopoly in 1991.