Following the sell-out success of the first coin in our Star Wars Classic collection, Darth Vader, we are thrilled to continue to bring to market more characters – making a total of 8 in the collection so far! This gold and silver coin collection features many of the great characters associated with this epic saga, and the new Chewbacca proof coins won’t disappoint. Get the full details after the jump!

A proof coin is the absolute highest quality coin a mint can produce; they have no equal in sharpness or brilliance. These specialty made coins are so finely sculptured that extreme details are noticeable, ideal for Chewbacca’s fur! They are undoubtedly the best choice if you want to own or gift a coin with the highest levels of craftsmanship and design detail.

Already available to collect are coins featuring Han Solo, Yoda, R2-D2, Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker. All coins come in a high-quality Star Wars branded and stylized packaging – making them an ideal gift for any Star Wars fan or coin collector. Each has a Certificate of Authenticity which sits within the coin case and contains the specifications of the coin and its number in the mintage. With only 10,000 available to buy don’t delay, start or add Chewbacca to your collection today.

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