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2023 $5 Cook Islands 1/2g .999 Gold Foil Card Pete Rose Legends Series CGC Authentic AU

Category: World Coins

SKU 18363
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The 2023 $5 1/2g Pete Rose Gold Foil Card celebrates the incredible career of baseball legend Pete Rose, famously known as "The Hit King." Rose holds the record for the most career hits with 4,256 and is one of the most celebrated players in Major League Baseball history. A 17-time All-Star and 3-time World Series Champion, Rose's relentless drive earned him the 1975 World Series MVP, cementing his place as one of the greatest players of all time. Struck from 0.5g of 0.999 pure gold, this limited-edition collectible honors Rose's legacy, giving devoted fans a lasting tribute to the grit and determination that defined one of baseball's most iconic players. As part of Celebrity Mint's Legend Series, this first-of-a-kind collectible offers baseball fans the opportunity to own a unique tribute to Rose's legacy.

Design

Obverse - The obverse features Pete Rose mid-swing in his famous Cincinnati Reds uniform as he gazes upward, following the ball's trajectory after a powerful hit. The legendary batter is set against a dynamic background of geometric shapes.
Reverse - The reverse features the effigy of King Charles III in the center of a baseball. Below, Pete Rose walks towards a cheering crowd.

Low Mintage

Each coin is struck from 0.5 grams of 0.999 pure gold and is certified by CGC as Authentic AU, with a limited mintage of 500.

Pete Rose's Legacy

Pete "The Hit King" Rose was a prominent member of the Cincinnati Red's Big Red Machine and revolutionized the game with his relentless hustle and dedication, earning him the nickname "Charlie Hustle." Over his career, Rose set records for hits, games played, and at-bats, becoming a 17-time All-Star, 3-time World Series Champion, and 1975 World Series MVP. His record-breaking career and tenacious playing style changed the way that baseball measured success and solidified his place in baseball history.

Legend Series

Celebrity Mint's Legend Series is a unique collection of limited-edition precious metal legal tender collectibles. Each piece pays tribute to legendary athletes with impressive accomplishments, merging the world of sports memorabilia with numismatics. These coins are a testament to athletic greatness, offering fans and collectors a chance to own a rare part of history.