It looks like 2014 is a vintage year for comic character commemoratives. We’ve had the second wave of Superman coins from the Royal Canadian Mint, as well as Le Petit Nicholas from the Monnaie de Paris, and just recently and also from APMEX, a superb Avengers set. We also had an APMEX Spiderman release late last year.

We’re finally seeing some coins from DC’s arguably most beloved character, Batman. Star of comic, television and especially movies, this brilliantly realised character has just hit 75 and shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. First appearing in Detective Comics #27 back in May 1939, the Bob Kane (art) and Bill Finger (story) created character was originally called the Bat-Man, and is the secret identity of playboy billionare Bruce Wayne. Operating in Gotham City (an old nickname for New York City), the character has evolved through multiple interpretations, even being played in films by nine different actors, including Ben Affleck for next years eagerly awaited Batman vs Superman.

APMEX are no stranger to exclusive coins, and this beautiful pair of Batman coins are easily the equal of the recent Avengers coins that have been widely liked. Eschewing the use of colour for a cleanly struck look, we think the design is an absolute winner. The gold mintage is spot-on, and the choice of a two-ounce, instead of the usual one, is an inspired choice, allowing for a 50mm diameter coin. Struck by the Sunshine Mint, these are going to be good sellers in our view, although much like the recent Lunar Skull coins, prices on the signed coins have already risen from $699 to $789 in gold, and from $209.99 to $349.99 in the few hours they’ve been on sale.

The standard gold sells for $599, and the silver for a pretty reasonable $129.99. Both come in the tin packaging with a stainless steel certificate and a Batman 75 cloisonné pin. Available now.