One of the most recognizable video games ever made is PAC-MAN. First released by BANDAI NAMCO in 1980, the bright yellow hero is marking its 45th anniversary in 2025. To celebrate the occasion, PAMP Suisse created a line of commemorative items, including a 1 gram gold bar honoring the classic arcade hit. Right now, 1 Gram PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary Gold Bars are available online from BullionMax.

Bar Highlights:

• Bar arrives in tamper-evident, branded packaging!
• Includes an assay card with a serial number!
• Commemorative 45th-anniversary gold bar!
• Proof-like visuals!
• Limited mintage of only 6,000 bars!
• Made in America!
• Contains 1 Gram (.0.3215 troy oz) of .9999 pure gold.
• The obverse features PAC-MAN devouring a ghost.
• On the reverse are the identifying hallmarks and icons from the original PAC-MAN game.

The obverse of 1 Gram PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary Gold Bars showcases imagery tied to the original arcade experience. Here, PAC-MAN is captured moving in on a ghost, ready to chomp. The game’s easy-to-learn setup—steering PAC-MAN through a maze, eating dots, and dodging the colorful ghosts—made it instantly popular and helped it become a long-standing part of pop culture.

On the reverse of PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary Gold Bars, a patterned backdrop includes several familiar game symbols. You’ll spot PAC-MAN, the dotted trail, the ghost characters, and even cherries from the bonus fruit. Elements like the power pellets, which let players turn the tables and chase the ghosts for a short time, are part of what made PAC-MAN so fun and memorable.

PAC-MAN debuted in Japan in May 1980 through Namco, where it was originally called “Puck Man.” A few months later, the North American arcade version arrived in October 1980 with Midway Games handling distribution. Designer Toru Iwatani came up with the idea as a friendly alternative to the space shooter games that were common in arcades. He aimed for something upbeat and welcoming, with a theme focused on eating and simple competition rather than fighting.

These 1 Gram PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary Gold Bars come sealed in tamper-evident packaging featuring special 45th anniversary PAC-MAN artwork. Each bar includes an assay card listing its limited mintage and a unique serial number to match the bar inside.

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