Alabama Crimson Tide and Ohio State Buckeye Fans Can Own a Piece of the Sugar Bowl with the Official Flip Coin

NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The No. 1-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide and No. 4-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will compete in the upcoming Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2015. The official coin that's used for the coin flip at the beginning of the game will be made available for the first time to college football fans by The Franklin Mint, the leading provider of collectible and memorabilia products for the last 50 years.

This specially designed, limited-edition coin not only determines which team will kick off the game on New Year's Day, but it also reflects the Sugar Bowl's dedication to "preserving the past and ensuring the future." The officially licensed coin will be made available to Ohio State and Alabama fans, as well as all college football fans across the country, via The Franklin Mint's website starting on Dec. 22, 2014. The Franklin Mint will market the coin for $29.99. 

"College football fans are among the most passionate fans in the world, and the Allstate Sugar Bowl, which pits the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide against the Ohio State Buckeyes, promises to be an exciting game between two storied programs," said Colin Hagen, Vice President of The Franklin Mint. "The opportunity for fans to own the official coin from the inaugural College Football Playoff serves as a special and unique commemorative for this historic event."

"The Franklin Mint's 50-year legacy is a testament to how people everywhere, including sports fans, look to the company's products to preserve important moments throughout their lives," said Jeff Hundley, Chief Operating Officer of the Allstate Sugar Bowl. "Given that the Franklin Mint has historically offered both traditional coins and modern sports memorabilia, we knew our partnership would result in a coin that represents the past, present and future in the world of college football."

About The Sugar Bowl

The Allstate Sugar Bowl has established itself as one of the premier bowl games in the country, having hosted 23 national champions, 86 Hall of Fame players, 46 Hall of Fame coaches and 15 Heisman Trophy winners in its 80-year history. The Bowl will host one of the first semifinal games in the new College Football Playoff postseason format on January 1, 2015. In addition to 2015, the Allstate Sugar Bowl will host semifinal games in 2018, 2021 and 2024. In addition to football, the Sugar Bowl Committee is involved with various community initiatives through hosting and sponsorships of sporting events, awards and clinics. Through these efforts, the organization supports and honors over 13,000 student-athletes each year, while injecting over $2 billion into the local economy in the last decade.

About The Franklin Mint
The Franklin Mint has a 50-year history of capturing and commemorating important moments in history for future generations to appreciate and treasure. It is an iconic U.S. company, and at its very roots are its unique and superior products that, when gifted, aim to strengthen bonds among friends and family. The Company's mission is to deliver "quality, integrity and creativity" to customers through its products. The Franklin Mint offers a variety of branded products that include traditional coins, diecast vehicles, games, jewelry – such as the Jackie O necklace – and sports memorabilia. For more information, visit www.franklinmint.com.

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