Semi-Numismatic

Peanuts® Snoopy Flying Ace 1 oz Colorized Silver

Celebrate one of the most iconic personas in Peanuts® with this limited mintage FMV Gold exclusive release! Snoopy is geared up in full color and ready for a dogfight as the World War I Flying Ace, available in Peanuts® licensed tamper-evident packaging. Round Highlights: Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver. Limited mintage of only 2,000. FMV Gold exclusive series. Housed in TEP-RF-welded plastic polymer case (2 1/2" x 3 1/4"), protecting the round's finish along with included Charlie Brown style card. Obverse: Depicts an officially licensed image of Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace wearing the signature flight cap, goggles and scarf, and appearing in profile. Below is the Peanuts Worldwide® copyright. Reverse: Displays the officially licensed Peanuts® logo along with the following characters from left to right: Pig-Pen, Schroeder, Franklin, Woodstock, Sally Brown, Charlie Brown, Lucy Van Pelt, Peppermint Patty and Marcie. Protect your Peanuts® silver rounds from fingerprints by adding these cotton gloves to your order today. An easy way to store these rounds is in the 10-count storage box. Add this convenient box to your order. If you want to order more than 10, we also have a 20-count storage box.Whether you are a collector, gift-giver or a Snoopy fan, these rounds are a great way to commemorate Snoopy's World War I Flying Ace. Add this Peanuts® Snoopy Flying Ace 1 oz silver colorized round to your cart today!Snoopy's World War I Flying AceSnoopy's World War I Flying Ace is one of the more beloved and iconic personas in the Peanuts® comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. The lovable beagle's imaginative alter ego first took flight on October 10, 1965, and has since become a treasured part of the comic's history.Snoopy's Flying Ace character is a reflection of his unbridled spirit and vivid imagination. Wearing a pilot's cap, scarf and goggles, Snoopy would climb atop his modest doghouse, which then takes to the skies. Once airborne, he would engage in daring aerial exploits and face off against his arch nemesis, the Red Baron, an homage to the genuine German ace pilot Manfred von Richthofen.What's truly special about these daydreams is their ability to combine humor, suspense and introspective moments. Snoopy's alter ego allows readers to escape to a world where beagles can take part in daring aerial dogfights high above the trenches of World War I.At times, Schulz would focus whole storylines on the adventures of Snoopy the Ace Pilot, weaving a narrative that would keep readers excited for the next issue. These adventures not only showcase Snoopy's creative imagination, but also provide a delightful contrast to the challenges faced by other characters in the comic.Beyond the comic strip, Snoopy's image as an ace pilot has had a profound cultural impact. It inspired animated adaptations and a wide variety of merchandise, and even won the admiration of true aviation enthusiasts. It’s a testament to Schulz’s ability to include timeless humor while paying homage to history.Ultimately, Snoopy's World War I flying ace has become a mainstay of the Peanuts® universe. It adds depth to Snoopy's character, gives readers a glimpse into his dreams of adventure, and continues to capture the hearts of fans of all ages by reminding us that sometimes the most extraordinary adventures can unfold in our own imaginations.