Coin, Commemorative
Object number2009.17.2
Date2009
Mediumplastic; metal(?); paper
Credit LineGift of Andrew E. Masich
DescriptionCommemorative coin inside sealed plastic sleeve with cardboard card. Card has cut hole in center for coin. Embossed text on both sides of coin. Printed text on both sides of card relating contest rules.Dimensions6.5 x 3.625 in. (16.5 x 9.2 cm)InscriptionsEmbossed on coin: obverse, "TAMPA BAY / SUPER BOWL / XLIII / SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2009"; reverse, "[NFL logo] / DEPARTMENT OF / FANDEMONIUM / monster.com".
Printed on card: obverse, "WIN THE BEST JOB IN THE NFL / APPLY AT NFL.MONSTER.COM / OR TEXT "FAN" TO 24421 / PROMOTION BEGINS 2/1/09", followed by descriptions of what will happen if someone wins the contest near bottom; reverse, "[logo] / NEXT YEAR YOU COULD BE / ON THE FIELD / FOR THE COIN TOSS" followed by information on ways to enter.
Historical NotesCommemorative coin from Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay, FL, collected by Andrew Masich at Superbowl XLIII as a guest of Art Rooney. It also featured a contest where one person will become a fictional "NFL Director of Fandemonium" and participate in a number of NFL-sponsored events throughout the 2009-2010 season. The Pittsburgh Steelers won their unprecedented sixth Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in an exciting match up, the score was 27-23, in Super Bowl XLIII.
Previous owner
Andrew E. Masich
Related person
Arthur Joseph Rooney Jr.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Related institution
Arizona Cardinals
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Not on view
1918-1988
