2023 Cook Islands Celebrity Mint Legends Series: Mike Tyson • 3 Gram Pure Silver Card • Graded NGCX 10 Prooflike

TOTAL MINTAGE: 3,000

Issued in 2023 by the Cook Islands as legal tender, this Legends Series Mike Tyson Silver Foil Trading Coin contains 3 grams of .999 fine silver and has a face value of $1.

The obverse features an image of prime Mike Tyson wearing his trademark black shorts with his arms hanging and his head cocked to the side. Also on the obverse are the words “Legends Series” and “Mike Tyson” as well as an image of the American Flag.

On the reverse is another image of Mike Tyson on the bottom half of the card with his arms raised in victory. Two championship belts are draped over his shoulders while he wears another around his waist. In the distance behind him is the outline of adoring fans.

The upper half of the reverse depicts a championship belt. On the belt is Daniel Thorne’s effigy of King Charles III surrounded by the inscriptions “ONE DOLLAR”, “CHARLES III”, “COOK ISLANDS” and “2023”.

This 2023 $1 Cook Islands 3g .999 Silver Foil Trading Card Legends Series Mike Tyson has been certified PL10 by NGCX!!

Mike Tyson, born on June 30, 1966, is a former professional boxer and one of the most dominant heavyweight champions in history. Known for his ferocious power and intimidating presence, Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion at 20, capturing the WBC title in 1986.

He quickly unified the WBA and IBF titles, earning a reputation for his devastating knockouts. Tyson's career was marked by both extraordinary success and controversy, including legal troubles and a highly publicized prison sentence.

Despite setbacks, he made a notable comeback in the late 1990s. Tyson’s legacy includes his explosive fighting style, infamous bouts like the 1997 "Bite Fight" against Evander Holyfield, and his later transformation into a cultural figure through acting, podcasting, and public appearances.