Liberty Varnish Sci-Fi Silver Coins

Most of us are familiar with the term "science fiction." So naturally, the first things that come to mind are aliens and strange planets, spaceships, and new technologies. These are the kinds of stories you see on Liberty Sci-Fi silver coins. But what does "science fiction" actually mean, how did it come about, and what makes it popular?

Many things are presented as science fiction. There are books and comics, TV series, movies, and video games related to a wide variety of themes. Science fiction is not a uniform genre, so it is not easy to determine what constitutes science fiction. Nevertheless, some characteristics are similar in all science fiction stories.

What is science fiction?

The term "science fiction" means plots and stories that have something to do with science. Science fiction stories often feature humanity's technological advances, new inventions, and encounters with extraterrestrial beings. Usually, but not always, these plots take place in the future. It varies from author to author and from story to story. Sometimes the main focus of the plot is a technology or discovery that is new to the reader. In other cases, these things are only the storyline's background, and it is more about the people and how they live in this new world.

Science Fiction: from Novels to Coin Silver Design

The genre got a real boost in the 1960s after the first satellites orbited the earth and humans traveled into space. If you look closely at the design of our coins silver in this category, you will see an apparent reference to retro fiction. These developments were exciting and incredible and caused interest in science fiction. Against the backdrop of these notable technical developments, everything that science fiction authors wrote seemed possible at some point. In 1966, "Starship Enterprise" with its well-known crew of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock finally flickered across television screens for the first time, and as we all know, with great success.

The popular science fiction series "Doctor Who" also got its start in the 1960s. After that, the first films with science fiction plots were made, and some of them are still considered absolute classics today, such as "Planet of the Apes." In the 1970s, other milestones of science fiction were created, for example, the "Star Wars" saga. And as we know, books, movies, and series from science fiction are still top-rated today. It's no wonder, considering how fast technology is developing today. So naturally, this creates a lot of material for new stories. In many cases, the plots of older classic books or films are still so topical that they get a lavishly produced remake as a feature film.

Collectible Science Fiction Coins with Silver

Fan culture is prevalent in the entire science fiction area and the fantasy area. Many science fiction fans also like to collect various things on this theme. Thus, combining this hobby of collecting themed items and investing in precious metals, a remarkable series of coins with silver appeared. You will find a stunning series of silver collector coins with recognizable science fiction scenes on our website. These are coins issued by the U.S. Mint with an unusual design.