| The line of Disney precious metal coins has | | | | more were made the value is lower. The Snow |
| sporadic additions, with some entire sets being | | | | White series suffers from having been produced |
| released at one time, single coins at other times, | | | | in great quantity. However, it appears two sets of |
| and periods where none at all appear. While these | | | | the different sizes were produced, the nine coin |
| combine the collectability of both collectible coins | | | | sets and the eleven coin sets. The Witch and the |
| and all things Disney, those coins of pewter or | | | | Hunter are harder to find, so they might bring a |
| metals other than those considered precious have | | | | higher value. |
| little collecting appeal. | | | | Disney has produced a variety of coin sizes. The |
| Disney coins are produced by the Rarity Mint, | | | | silver Mickey Mouse's sixtieth birthday coin comes |
| which is itself a mystery. This author believes it is | | | | as small as one-tenth of an ounce mounted on a |
| a part of Disney, or perhaps an independent mint | | | | card, a particularly small silver coin. Several issues |
| producing under the name Rarity Mint if the | | | | come in the one-half Troy ounce size, and a few |
| product is for Disney. This makes little difference, | | | | come in the five Troy ounce size. The Lion King |
| since these coins are highly sought after, | | | | comes in a size between one-half and one Troy |
| regardless of their origin. | | | | ounce. |
| Disney produces a few gold coins, but most of | | | | Not all coins are what they appear. Disney coins |
| the collectible coins are silver. Some issues, albeit a | | | | plated with silver and gold do exist. Look for the |
| small number compared to the total variety of | | | | 0.999 fine silver inscription on the coin. |
| coins produced, have a gilded variety. This is true | | | | For coin information check and learn more about |
| of the five coins that depicted the five parks, | | | | coins. Black Spaniel Gallery provides both coins and |
| each showing a different Disney castle. | | | | coin information. |
| Disney silver coins can come in sets, such as the | | | | Disneyana convention coins also depict Disney |
| Fantasia set and the Disney Around the World | | | | characters and themes. These are also collectible. |
| set. These coins are collectable as individual pieces, | | | | However, they are released only to members of |
| as well as sets. | | | | the club, and must be purchased in the secondary |
| Most silver and gold Disney coins come with a | | | | market by others. |
| numbered certificate of authenticity. Obviously, if | | | | |