Snow White 80th Anniversary Coins

The New Zealand Mint recently released two different 2017 Snow White 80th anniversary coins. Both were issued as legal tender of the Pacific isle of Niue. (Also see the 2015 Niue coin in earlier post.) Queen Elizabeth II is minted on reverse side.

The first is a $25 piece made of 1/4 ounce 99.99% pure gold. Limited edition of 1000. Housed in wooden box. Price approximately $650.

The second coin is a $2 piece, 1 ounce 99.9% pure silver proof. Comes in an individual presentation case and outer box. Limited edition 10,000. Price approximately $75-$85.

Numerous reputable coin dealers are currently offering these pieces online.

1961 Seven Dwarfs with Pinocchio “Nosey Doings” Comic

The Seven Dwarfs with Pinocchio in "Nosey Doings" was a 16-page full-color mini comic book premium issued in New Zealand and Australia inside cereal boxes of Weeties and Kornies. Full color illustrations on newsprint paper stock. Measures approximately 7" x 3.5". Printed by Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., New Zealand; © 1961 Walt Disney Productions.

This down under Weeties and Kornies promotional campaign began in 1950 with a series of eight sets of comic book giveaways (labeled A-H). Each of these sets consisted of eight individual mini comic books. So hearty breakfast eaters could actually collect a total of 64 different mini comic books, one at a time, with the purchase of their favorite cereal.

But wait, there's more. The campaign must have been quite successful because a second series of three sets (A-C) was issued in 1961. Each consisted of five individual mini comics for a total of 15. This is where our Seven Dwarfs with Pinocchio comes in. It is number C-2 in this second series.

On the back page of the comic book is an ad for the free giveaways. This one is for Weeties but the same comic could instead have an ad for Kornies.

Today, these mini comics can be hard to find.

1960s Regina Confections Disney Trading Cards

In the early 1960s, Regina Confections Ltd. of New Zealand produced the Disney Bar, a chocolate covered pineapple-flavored chew-bar. Inside each package were two Disney character trading cards. A total of 33 cards in all. Full color illustration on the face side, text on the back. Measure approximately 3.5" x 2.5" (9.5 x 6.5cm). Issued in both New Zealand and Australia. Snow White and the dwarfs were included in the series.

Snow White Card No. 11; Grumpy Card No. 13.

Original wrapper.

Wrapper images via scanlens museum.

Dopey No. 12.

Note that no copyright date is listed on the back of this card.

Yet, some cards have been found, such as this Ludwig Van Drake, with a 1961 imprint.

Doc No. 14.

Happy No. 15.

Bashful No. 16.

Sleepy No. 17.

Sneezy No. 18.

Special thanks to Cheryl Ridge for sharing the Seven Dwarfs card images and information from her collection.


A few others in the collection.

The complete set list from Jeff Alexander's House of Checklists:

1. Ludvig Von Drake, 2. Mickey Mouse, 3. Donald Duck, 4. Pluto, 5. Goofy, 6. Minnie Mouse, 7. Happy, 8. Daisy Duck, 9. Huey Dewey, 10. Louie, 11. Snow White, 12. Dopey, 13. Grumpy, 14. Doc, 15. Happy, 16. Bashful, 17. Sleepy, 18. Sneezy, 19. Dumbo, 20. Pinocchio, 21. Jiminy Cricket, 22. Figaro, 23. Monstro, 24. Casey Jr., 25. Cinderella, 26. Gus, 27. Jac, 28. Bambi, 29. Flower, 30. Thumper,  31. Wart, 32. Archimedes, 33. Merlin.

Around the same time period, a similar set of 24 cards--using the identical illustrations--was issued in Australia inside packets of GFC Carnival Candy Corn.

2015 New Zealand Snow White Coin

Over a two year period, the Perth Mint (of Australia) struck a series of collectible Disney coins meant for release by the New Zealand Mint. Those issued in 2014 included Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto. In 2015, princesses were added--Cinderella, Aurora, Belle, Ariel, Jasmine, Tiana, and Snow White.

Two versions of each coin are available, a 99.99% pure gold and 99.9% pure silver proof. An individual presentation case and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity are included. The coins were issued as legal tender of the Pacific isle of Niue.

The Snow White 1/4 oz. gold has a Limited Mintage of 1000. Prices range between $545.00 - $650.00. On the face side, Snow is surrounded by engraved flowers.

The reverse side features an Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The 1 oz. silver is priced between $70 - $85. Limited Mintage of 10,000.

Stock images copyright Disney/Perth Mint/New Zealand Mint.

On August 14th at the 2015 D23 Expo in California, the newly released coins were spotted by 1937Fan of Whistle While We Blog. Here's a few pics...

Vintage Tin Tray from New Zealand

With its divergent style of artwork, this Snow White lithographed tin tray may appear at first glance as if it's not an officially licensed item from Disney. Yet it is, as indicated by the "© Walt Disney Productions" imprint in the lower right corner. Manufactured by W.H. Bond & Co. Ltd. of New Zealand, it measures 9" x 12". The character names are printed along the inner rim. Possibly dates from the 1950s.

Two other Disney character trays have also been seen.

Images via justkidsnostalgia.

Roma Tea Tin

This vintage Roma Tea tin was manufactured by Alex Harvey Ltd. in Auckland. It depicts Disney's Snow White characters in their earliest appearance as designed by Gustav Tenggren. Tin dates from circa 1938.












The printing machine that was used to create the tins...

Machine image via the New Zealand Electronic Text Centre collection.

Lid closed...

And open...

This Tale of Snow White and the Jealous old Crone
Now ends up with Joy and Laughter
The kiss of the Prince wakes Snow White on the Throne
And They All Live most Happy Thereafter.

Front and back panels...

Side panels including the Witch at Cauldron illustration seen in previous Snow White's Adventures post.