The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce a historic
collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products
to launch a new collectible coin and medal series celebrating comic
book art as a uniquely American artform, featuring DC comic book
characters and art. This unprecedented initiative marks the
first time the Mint has entered a public–private partnership of
this magnitude.
The Mint has a long tradition of producing coins and medals that
pay homage to America's values, icons, and significant moments.
This historic alliance featuring DC Super Heroes continues
that tradition and acknowledges the role comic art has played in
reinforcing American ideals.
The new series will feature nine iconic superheroes depicted on
24-karat gold coins, .999 fine silver medals, and non-precious
metal (clad) medals. Debuting in summer 2025 with Superman,
Batman, and Wonder Woman, the three-year series will include six
additional DC characters—three each in 2026 and 2027.
Beginning on July 10 and continuing through August 11, 2024, the
Mint invites the public to vote for the DC Super Heroes they would
like to see included in this series. Public participation
ensures that this multi-year series represents the most beloved of
DC’s Super Heroes. The public may vote in this survey by
visiting: www.usmint.gov/dc.
“This opportunity with DC signals an exciting new era for the
Mint as we continue our efforts to engage seasoned collectors, but
also connect with younger, more diverse audiences,” said the
Honorable Ventris C. Gibson, Director of the Mint. “We are
thrilled to highlight the role that comic books have played in
upholding American values, and the fact that the American public
will be a guiding force in shaping this coin and medal series makes
it even more special.”
All obverses (heads side) of the coins and medals for this
program will be designed and sculpted by United States Mint Chief
Engraver Joseph Menna. Each of the reverses (tails side) will
be designed by one of the Mint’s Medallic Artists under Menna’s art
direction.
A highly accomplished sculptor and artist, Joseph Menna joined
the Mint in 2005, bringing many years of training and experience in
art as well as both classical and digital sculpture. His
career with the Mint has been marked by numerous significant
achievements for the design and sculpture of circulating coinage,
commemorative coins, and Congressional medals. In addition to
his esteemed work with the Mint, Menna has an impressive
professional sculpture career and is one of the world’s first
digital sculptors. Menna’s extensive private portfolio
includes work for a variety of high-profile companies including DC
Collectibles. Menna has worked on a diverse range of
products, from action figures to high-end collectible statues,
including a limited edition, life-sized, fine art bronze superhero
bust.
“For me, the real gift of creating coins and comic book
collectibles is how happy they make people. With that
incredible honor comes great responsibility. Nothing beats
bringing joy to peoples’ lives,” said Menna. “Comic books are
my greatest inspiration. Comic books taught me how to draw,
to dream, and got me through some of the most challenging times in
my life. I am really looking forward to celebrating the
impact of comic art through coins and medals. I see this as
an opportunity for me to combine all the worlds I love together,
bringing to the American people what I hope will be the greatest
collectibles of all time.”
Founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications, DC is one of
the oldest comic book publishers in the world. The Mint is
launching this new product line with DC based on its position as a
pioneer of the comic art industry and the natural fit of its
primary characters with American values. This historic
arrangement with the Mint promises more exciting collaborations in
the future.
“It is an honor to collaborate with the Mint and immortalize
DC’s iconic place in American pop culture with this incredible set
of collectible coins featuring the DC ‘Trinity’: Superman,
Batman, and Wonder Woman,” said Preston Kevin Lewis, Head of
Consumer Products & Retail Strategy, The Americas for Warner
Bros. Discovery. "While the first set of coins releases in time for
DC’s 90th anniversary in 2025, we're eager to see how fans vote
this summer when they select the next DC characters joining this
engaging collaboration with the Mint.”
About the United States Mint
Congress created the United States Mint in 1792, and the Mint
became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. As the
Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint is
responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to
conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces
numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and
commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze
medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic
programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to
taxpayers.
About DC
DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters
and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers
of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains
audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories
and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film,
television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment,
games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe
Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at
DC.com.
About DC Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer
ProductsWarner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products
(WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy
division, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment
brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world.
WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on
award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs
inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film,
television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC,
Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With
innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail
initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the
leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the
world.
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United States Mint Press Inquiries
202-354-7222
inquiries@usmint.treas.gov
United States Mint Customer Service Information
800-USA-MINT (872-6468)
Mario-Jose Gonzalez
Warner Bros. Discovery
mario-jose.gonzalez@wbd.com
Clark Bull
Warner Bros. Discovery
818-640-9527
clark.bull@dc.com