UFOs Over Hollywood – 1 Troy Ounce Silver Round

Lights, camera, close encounter. Hollywood has imagined visitors from outer space for generations; this time, the flying saucers have arrived above its own famous hillside. UFOs Over Hollywood combines a recognizable Los Angeles landmark with the playful science-fiction premise of Intaglio Mint’s UFO Sightings & Alien Abduction Series, struck in 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver.

The Sign Behind the Scene

The Hollywood Sign began with a purpose far removed from movie mythology. Erected in 1923, it originally read “HOLLYWOODLAND” and advertised a real estate development. What was meant as a temporary promotion became a symbol recognized far beyond the neighborhood it was built to sell.

In 1949, the final four letters were removed and the sign took on the shorter name familiar today. Its survival required later efforts as well: the deteriorating structure was rebuilt in 1978 following a fundraising campaign supported by celebrity sponsors. The landmark’s own history has something of a Hollywood storyline—an unlikely debut, difficult years and a dramatic comeback.

A Different Kind of Premiere

The round gives that real landmark an imaginary new chapter. Saucer-shaped craft fill the open sky above the hillside letters, while palm trees and ridgelines establish the Southern California setting below. The contrast is the fun of the design: a place associated with extraordinary screen stories becomes the scene of an encounter of its own. This is a fictional invasion with a very recognizable backdrop.

Design Details

Obverse: Multiple UFOs hover above the HOLLYWOOD sign, with the sloping hills and foreground palms rendered beneath them.

Reverse: The high-relief Intaglio Mint logo rests on a radial burst within a stippled border. “ONE TROY OUNCE” appears above, with “.999 FINE SILVER” and the year “2023” completing the design.

Specifications

• Weight: 1 troy ounce
• Purity: .999 fine silver
• Diameter: 39mm
• Thickness: 3.10mm
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated

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