Steamboat Willie 1 oz Silver Round (New)

The Steamboat Willie silver round taps into a cultural moment that collectors have been anticipating for years. The original 1928 animated short entered the public domain in January 2024, and this 1 oz .999 fine silver round marks the occasion with artwork drawn directly from that film. It appeals to silver stackers who want something beyond generic bullion and to animation enthusiasts who grew up with the character at the wheel.

Key Features:

• Purity and Weight: 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver
• Metal: Silver
• Dimensions: 39mm diameter, 3.1mm thickness
• Obverse Design: The cartoon captain figure at a large ship’s wheel, grinning broadly in his sailor’s cap, rendered in the flat line-art style of 1928 animation; wooden deck planks and a life ring visible in the background
• Reverse Design: A side-view steamboat on open water, smokestacks rising with a puff of steam, paddle wheel at the hull, crane arm extended; “STEAMBOAT WILLIE,” “1928,” and “ONE OUNCE 999 AG” inscribed

The obverse captures the iconic captain figure mid-scene — both hands on the wheel, expression wide and cheerful, dressed in his sailor’s cap and shorts. The composition fills the full face of the round, with the ship’s interior framing the character on three sides. The flat, graphic line style replicates the look of early cel animation with deliberate fidelity rather than modernizing it, giving the piece an authentically period feel.

The reverse depicts the steamboat in full profile, chugging across calm water with a single puff of smoke drifting from the stack. The vessel’s paddle wheel, crane arm, and deckhouse are rendered with clean line work consistent with the obverse aesthetic. “STEAMBOAT WILLIE” arcs across the top in a lettering style that matches the cartoon’s own title cards, and “1928” and “ONE OUNCE 999 AG” confirm the year of the source material and the silver content below.

The round is struck with a bright, lightly frosted finish that gives the engraved line work clear definition against the fields. At 39mm diameter and 3.1mm thick, it sits comfortably in a standard 1 oz coin capsule.

One troy oz of .999 fine silver and artwork tied to a genuine milestone in animation history make this round a practical silver purchase with a story behind it. Add the Steamboat Willie 1 oz Silver Round to your cart today.