NEW 1997 Franklin Tiger Woods Eyewitness Masters Tournament Commemorative Medal Coin

A must have for any true golf enthusiast or collector, a brand new, in original box, 1997 Franklin Mint Tiger Woods Eyewitness Masters Tournament Commemorative Medal.

In 1997, Franklin Mint attempted to produced a limited edition Tiger Woods silver coin despite being unauthorized to do so. Tiger's lawyers fiercely challenged Franklin Mint's authority to create the piece, and a judge ruled that unlike newspapers and magazines, a commercial medallion could not enjoy freedom of the press protection. Tiger Woods was awarded damages by the court, and the commemorative Tiger Woods coins were ordered to be destroyed.

Well now you know the background, but we know that one thing is for certain - not all of them were actually destroyed. Presented here is the rare Tiger Woods Franklin Mint silver coin that, according to Franklin Mint, was never issued to the public. This medal comes in the original box with display stand.

https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Tiger-settles-lawsuit-against-Franklin-Mint-3656545.php

Tiger Woods' lawsuit against the Franklin Mint over an unauthorized souvenir commemorating the 1997 Masters was settled with Woods receiving "a substantial monetary settlement" and a permanent injunction barring the company from using his name and likeness.