The Royal Canadian Mint has released seven new coins to commemorate the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most recognizable superheroes, Superman. Co-created by Canadian Joe Shuster and his American collaborator Jerry Siegel, the Man of Steel is now honored on collector coins which were unveiled on September 9, 2013 at Torontos Yonge-Dundas Square by Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. HO / AFP/Getty Images

The Royal Canadian Mint has released seven new coins to commemorate the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most recognizable superheroes, Superman. Co-created by Canadian Joe Shuster and his American collaborator Jerry Siegel, the Man of Steel is now honored on collector coins which were unveiled on September 9, 2013 at Torontos Yonge-Dundas Square by Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. HO / AFP/Getty Images

The Royal Canadian Mint unveils their Superman commemorative coins celebrating the comic’s Canadian co-creator Joe Shuster. in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Michelle Siu / THE CANADIAN PRESS

A crowd gathers to view the Royal Canadian Mint’s new Superman commemorative coins celebrating the comic’s Canadian co-creator Joe Shuster, in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Michelle Siu / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Superman fan Norman Antonio wears a costume as he attends the unveiling of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Superman commemorative coins in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Michelle Siu / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Superman fan Norman Antonio wears a costume as he attends the unveiling of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Superman commemorative coins in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Michelle Siu / THE CANADIAN PRESS

President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint Ian Bennett signs his autograph as the Mint unveils their Superman commemorative coins in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Michelle Siu / THE CANADIAN PRESS

President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint Ian Bennett, left, and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Chris Alexander, right, pose for a photo as they unveil the mint’s Superman commemorative coins in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Michelle Siu / THE CANADIAN PRESS

A worker adjusts an enlarged mock-up of the Royal Canadian Mint’s new Superman commemorative coins in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Michelle Siu / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Chris Alexander helps unveil the Royal Canadian Mint’s new Superman commemorative coins in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. Michelle Siu / THE CANADIAN PRESS

The Royal Canadian Mint in Toronto, Ontario has released seven new coins to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the worlds most celebrated Super Hero, Superman. Co-created by Canadian Joe Shuster and his American collaborator Jerry Siegel, the Man of Steel is now honored on collector coins which were unveiled on September 9, 2013 at Torontos Yonge-Dundas Square by Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. The generations of young people who grew up reading Superman comics may not have fully appreciated the story behind them, said Minister Alexander. Our government celebrates Canadas history and heritage and the very values and strengths that Superman embodies. AFP PHOTO / ROYAL CANADIAN MINT== RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE / MANDATORY CREDIT: "AFP PHOTO / ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / NO MARKETING / NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS / DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ==HO/AFP/Getty Images HO / AFP/Getty Images

The Royal Canadian Mint has released seven new coins to commemorate the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most recognizable superheroes, Superman. Co-created by Canadian Joe Shuster and his American collaborator Jerry Siegel, the Man of Steel is now honored on collector coins which were unveiled on September 9, 2013 at Torontos Yonge-Dundas Square by Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. HO / AFP/Getty Images

The Royal Canadian Mint has released seven new coins to commemorate the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most recognizable superheroes, Superman. Co-created by Canadian Joe Shuster and his American collaborator Jerry Siegel, the Man of Steel is now honored on collector coins which were unveiled on September 9, 2013 at Torontos Yonge-Dundas Square by Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. HO / AFP/Getty Images

The Royal Canadian Mint has released seven new coins to commemorate the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most recognizable superheroes, Superman. Co-created by Canadian Joe Shuster and his American collaborator Jerry Siegel, the Man of Steel is now honored on collector coins which were unveiled on September 9, 2013 at Torontos Yonge-Dundas Square by Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. HO / AFP/Getty Images

The Royal Canadian Mint has released seven new coins to commemorate the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most recognizable superheroes, Superman. Co-created by Canadian Joe Shuster and his American collaborator Jerry Siegel, the Man of Steel is now honored on collector coins which were unveiled on September 9, 2013 at Torontos Yonge-Dundas Square by Canadas Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Mr. Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. HO / AFP/Getty Images