Celebrating a Legend: The Garfield First Ever 1oz Silver Coin

For Australian pop culture collectors and coin collectors, the release of the Nickelodeon - Garfield First Ever 1oz Silver Coin marks a significant moment.

This exclusive issue, distributed by Agoro (New Zealand Mint), transcends the definition of simple memorabilia. It is a meticulously crafted, limited-edition proof coin that immortalises the world's most famous orange tabby, Garfield, in one troy ounce of 999 pure silver.

We have this out now at www.mintcoinshop.com.au. We're stocking it for the nostalgie, the fun and the collectability.

This inaugural release is the cornerstone of a new five-part series, dedicated to celebrating the most iconic moments from the Garfield comic strip.

The selected design pays homage to the very beginning, faithfully recreating the original three-panel strip from 1978 where cartoonist Jon Arbuckle introduces himself and his cynical feline friend.

The coin’s face captures this foundational moment, with Garfield’s timeless, hungry inner monologue preserved in full-colour, contrasted with the coin's highly detailed Proof finish. The dialogue bubbles and other key features are further enhanced with frosted and mirror-finish accents, showcasing a premium level of minting quality.

The reverse side continues the theme of Garfield’s core philosophy, featuring his famous thought, “Eat. Sleep. There must be more to life, but I hope not,” alongside the definitive “Vintage Garfield 1978” inscription. With a unique, slightly elongated dimension of 31 mm x 98 mm, the coin is designed to perfectly frame the comic strip aesthetic, making it an immediate standout piece in any collection.

As a legal tender coin issued by Niue, the piece carries the Public Seal of Niue on its obverse, certifying its legitimacy as a $2 denomination coin. Crucially for collectors, the worldwide mintage for this historic “First Ever” issue is strictly limited to just 1,000 coins. Each coin is individually numbered and presented in themed Garfield packaging, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity, reinforcing its status as a premium, highly-coveted collectible.

For Australian collectors, securing this coin is an opportunity to own a piece of comic history, blending the enduring appeal of Jim Davis's creation with the tangible value and proven scarcity of pure silver numismatics. Given the limited mintage and the coin’s significance as the start of a new series, the Garfield First Ever 1oz Silver Coin is an essential acquisition for those who appreciate quality craftsmanship and long-term collectibility.

We all love Garfield. This coin will sell out!