Sanrio Introduces a Special Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Coin
Amy Duong — September 25, 2024 — Pop Culture
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Sanrio's beloved character Hello Kitty continues to celebrate her 50th milestone and as a part of the festivities, there is a new 50th anniversary coin to commemorate the moment. It is not only a traditional coin, it is formed with intricate design and glittering accents crafted from 99.9% pure gold.
It captures the charm of Hello Kitty and highlights the famous Hello Kitty Shinkansen, which is the bullet train in Japan that travels from Shin-Osaka and Hakata. Around the design are beloved Sanrio characters joining her including Pompompurin, My Melody, the Little Twin Stars, Cinnamoroll, and more. It is a rare design with only 500 pieces minted and each one is a Cook Islands dollar proof.
Image Credit: Sanrio, Premico
It captures the charm of Hello Kitty and highlights the famous Hello Kitty Shinkansen, which is the bullet train in Japan that travels from Shin-Osaka and Hakata. Around the design are beloved Sanrio characters joining her including Pompompurin, My Melody, the Little Twin Stars, Cinnamoroll, and more. It is a rare design with only 500 pieces minted and each one is a Cook Islands dollar proof.
Image Credit: Sanrio, Premico
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