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- The PS2 was released in 2000, selling over 160 million units and becoming the best-selling console ever made.
- Now, it looks like a rare PS2 collectible coin from the console's launch in 2000 has been found.
- This coin may have been distributed during a PS2 launch event, as a similar coin with a different number has been spotted.
A PlayStation 2 Its owner took to social media to share a rare collectible coin that was apparently minted around the time the console was released in 2000. Although little information about the legitimacy of the PlayStation 2 (PS2) collectible coin was easily discovered, other users chimed in with their best guesses as to how the coin was obtained in the first place.
Originally released in the United States in October 2000, the PS2 was Sony's sixth-generation console, competing with the GameCube, Xbox, and Dreamcast. As the successor to the original PlayStation system, the PS2 could play mainstream titles and was compatible with most PS1 games and peripherals. The PlayStation 2 quickly became the best-selling console of all time due to its extensive game library, ability to play music CDs and DVD movies, and its affordable $299 price tag at the time of its release. During the PlayStation's 30th anniversary celebration, Sony announced that the PS2 sold more than 160 million units in its lifetime, surpassing the previous record of 158.3 million.
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Although the PS2 is home to some hidden gems in gaming, one fan made a rare discovery from his childhood. A Reddit user named TalenG5 posted pictures of a silver coin on the r/playstation subreddit. This coin was silver in color and had two different designs on each side. In the first screenshot shared by TalenG5, the design of the original PS2 coin was engraved, depicting the console in its upright position. The date October 26, 2000 was engraved on the side, which coincided with the release date of the PS2 in the US. On the other side of the coin, the PlayStation brand logo was engraved with the number 228 below it, which may indicate the number of coins printed.
PlayStation 2 fans have discovered a rare coin that appears to date back to the console's launch.
TalenG5 said they found the coin in some boxes from their childhood, but couldn't find any information about the coin online to prove if it was a legitimate collectible. In response, other PlayStation fans speculated that the coin was handed out during the PS2's launch window as a token holder to customers queuing up to purchase the console. Another Redditor named Jellyfishcactus responded that another coin similar to the TalenG5 was posted online with the number 454 on the reverse instead of 228.
While the console has long been discontinued, several PS2 games have returned to players through the PlayStation Plus Premium subscription service. With the PS2 turning 25 in 2025, it remains to be seen how PlayStation and its fans will celebrate the occasion.
PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 was Sony's direct “sequel” to their original PlayStation, and is recognized as one of the best-selling and most popular consoles of all time. With a catalog of amazing games, it stood up to the GameCube and Xbox in the 6th generation console wars.
- Brand name
- Sony
- Original publication date
- October 26, 2000
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $299, £299
- weight
- 4.85 pounds
