DC Batman Buttons, Batcoins, & Milk Bottle Caps (various, 1966)....

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DC Batman Buttons, Batcoins, & Milk Bottle Caps (various, 1966). This eclectic lot of vintage 1966 Batman memorabilia captures the height of Batmania, when the Caped Crusader's image adorned everything from dairy products to pocket change. Issued by a variety of regional and licensed manufacturers, these colorful collectibles were part of the cultural wave sparked by the success of the Adam West Batman television series-and remain highly sought after by collectors of character ephemera and early superhero premiums.

The lot includes a complete set of 20 Series 1 Batcoins, manufactured by Space Magic Limited, each made of metal and originally released in 1966. The coins come with two original vacuum-formed, bat-shaped plastic coin holders, designed for display and storage. Also included are eight vintage milk bottle caps from Wilson's Dairy Foods, each featuring Batman graphics printed directly onto the caps-charming reminders of an era when branding made its way to the breakfast table.

Rounding out the lot are 13 pinback Batman buttons, issued in 1966 by Creative HSE, showcasing Batman and Robin in various dynamic poses and comic-style expressions. Each item shows age-appropriate wear but retains strong display presence. Together, this group offers a snapshot of the creative (and sometimes offbeat) merchandising that surrounded Batman's 1960s boom-an appealing mix for collectors of vintage superhero premiums, advertising tie-ins, or pop culture oddities from Gotham's grooviest era.

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