HIGHLAND MINT STRIKES SUPER BOWL LIV TOSSING COIN

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The E-Sylum: Volume 23, Number 5, February 2, 2020, Article 34

HIGHLAND MINT STRIKES SUPER BOWL LIV TOSSING COIN

Granted, it's not actually a coin, but the medal tossed to determine initial possession at American football's biggest game is an important part of sports tradition. This article from a Florida news outlet interviews executives at the Highland Mint, which has had the contract to make them for 27 years. -Editor

For one Melbourne company, this time of year is always some type of "toss up."

Highland Mint once again created the gold coin that will be used at the beginning of Super Bowl LIV between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.

The referee will flip the coin to see which team gets the ball first-down in Miami.

Another coin numbered '0' is minted in case of an overtime situation.

It's the 27th year the company made the coin for the big game.

"Who would have thought the game doesn't start without us? (It) doesn't start without little old Melbourne making the coin," said Vince Bohbot, Highland Mint Executive Vice President.

Limited edition coins are sold to the public for $99.99.

Highland Mint owners say basking in the big game's spotlight keeps the 150 employees busy year-round with other pro sports licensing.

To read the complete article, see:
For 27th Year, Melbourne Company Creates Gold Coin for Super Bowl Coin Toss (https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2020/01/31/melbourne-company-coin-for-super-bowl-coin-toss)

An article last year discussed the "coins" coming off the press. Check out the video. -Editor

Wednesday, the actual gold coin that will be tossed at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta came off the mint.

Kott says the exposure Highland Mint gets from the huge spotlight of the game keeps the 150 employees busy year round, with licenses from other pro-sports and anyone wanting a personalized collectible.

"Because of this, a lot of companies find us, and we make coins for them," Kott said.

To read the complete article, see:
Central Florida Business Creates Coin to be Tossed at Super Bowl (https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2019/01/24/brevard-business-creates-coin-to-be-used-in-super-bowl-53)

Wayne Homren, Editor

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