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Considered to be the debut of the infamous Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Willie caught the attention and hearts of an unsuspecting crowd in 1928. Not only was this character adorable and hilarious, but the actual short film cartoon was a technological advancement in and of itself. Steamboat Willie is the first successful cartoon with synchronized sound, including character sound and a musical score. Walt Disney had a knack for knowing exactly what should come next and he knew that Steamboat Willie was the future for film. Arranged by Wilfred Jackson, the musical score adds depth and emotion to a black and white canvas, giving the audience something to enjoy listening to as much as watching. Walt Disney was quoted, "And it was all started by a mouse," and he couldn't be more right. Steamboat Willie introduced the world to two cartoon characters that would go down in history as the most popular cartoon characters that ever graced the screen.
Minted by the New Zealand Mint, in the country of Niue, the 2017 1 oz Niue Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Silver Coin is in brilliant uncirculated condition with not a scratch in sight! As seems to be the trend with modern coinage, the 2017 1 oz Niue Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Silver Coin also appears to have some proof-like features, bringing the images to life even more! This government issued beauty contains one full ounce of .999 pure silver, drawing in silver investors and avid coin collectors. The obverse honors the queen, with the most recent portrait of Her Majesty. The place of mintage, Niue, and the coin's $2 legal tender value are also inscribed on the beautifully struck obverse. The reverse contains the original mouse himself, gleefully assuming the position of captain of the steamboat until he is confronted by the actual captain, Pete. The reverse is also stamped with the coin's weight and purity.