{"product_id":"2026-samoa-qwerty-phone-colorized-2-oz-silver-coin","title":"2026 Samoa QWERTY Phone Colorized 2 oz Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe QWERTY Phone coin brings one of the most recognizable symbols of early mobile communication culture back to life. Inspired by the executive-style devices that defined the late 1990s and early 2000s, this uniquely shaped silver issue celebrates an era when physical keyboards, deliberate typing, and constant connectivity shaped the way people communicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many collectors, the distinctive click of a QWERTY keypad evokes memories of a time when mobile phones were more than practical devices. They were essential professional tools, unmistakable status symbols, and a defining part of emerging digital culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck for Samoa from 2 ounces of pure .999 silver and carrying a denomination of 5 Tala, the coin is shaped like a classic QWERTY smartphone. Measuring an impressive 40 x 68 mm, it recreates the iconic handset in remarkable detail. The reverse features a miniature keyboard, realistic display, signal indicators, and unread-message notifications, capturing the look and feel of the original devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tribute continues on the obverse, which depicts the phone’s battery compartment and SIM card slot. Selective gold plating adds contrast and refinement, while a white crystal represents the handset’s flash element. The issue is available in two versions: a full-color edition and a gold gilded edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a worldwide mintage of just 399 pieces, the release is limited to 250 colored coins and 149 gold gilded examples. Each piece includes an engraved serial number and is presented in premium packaging with a certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minted Assets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52986772914458,"sku":null,"price":419.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/6798\/9786\/files\/01-The-QWERTY-Phone-Color.png?v=1790887673","url":"https:\/\/mintedassets.com\/products\/2026-samoa-qwerty-phone-colorized-2-oz-silver-coin","provider":"Minted Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}