Michael Jackson's Memory Lives on With World Exclusive Launch of Commemorative Coins at Multi-Channel Retailer HSN

Michael Jackson's Memory Lives on With World Exclusive Launch of Commemorative Coins at Multi-Channel Retailer HSN

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Interactive lifestyle network and retail destination HSN announced today the world debut of a new line of commemorative coins honoring the memory of international superstar Michael Jackson. Officially debuting exclusively on HSN on Saturday, August 29 as part of special programming that celebrates what would have been the entertainer's 51st birthday, these highly collectable coin sets are a "must have" keepsake for any Jackson fan.

   (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090827/FL67133 )   (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070214/CLW048LOGO-b )    Items available during the special shows at 2 a.m. and 7 p.m. include:     --  Michael Jackson 5 Decades Coin Collection (item # 552-885 - $29.95)       This unique collection, presented in a custom display case, includes       five mint marked  quarters, each individually colorized with an image       of Michael Jackson at various stages of his stunning career including       the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.     --  Michael Jackson 4-piece Colorized Commemorative Coin Set (item #       552-583 - $24.95) Packaged in an attractive display box, this       one-of-a-kind collection of coins traces the life and career of one of       the greatest stars in music history.  Pieces include a John F. Kennedy       Half Dollar colorized with a classic image of Jackson; a 2002 Indiana       state quarter colorized with the image of a young Michael Jackson       after he made his debut with the Jackson Five in 1963; a 2004 Michigan       state quarter colorized with an image of Jackson from the height of       his popularity as the King of Pop; and a 2005 California state quarter       colorized with an image of Jackson as he appeared in recent days.     --  Michael Jackson Silver Eagle Dollar Coin Collection (item # 552-584 -       $59.95) Encapsulated in a clear plastic holder, this professionally       colorized, uncirculated, 2009 silver eagle dollar shows a classic       image of Michael Jackson in his trademark high-collar "military       uniform" at the height of his career in the 1980s.  A custom wooden       presentation case will allow fans to proudly showcase this collectible       piece to family and friends.  After receiving the initial coin,       additional coins with new images of Michael from various points in his       career will be automatically shipped approximately every two months.   

Fans can log on now to www.hsn.com to participate in a special pre-sale of the coins and learn more about these treasured pieces of memorabilia.

About HSN:

HSN is an interactive lifestyle network and retail destination, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products combined with top brand names. HSN incorporates experts, entertainment, inspiration, solutions, tips and ideas to provide an entirely unique shopping experience for its customers. HSN is available across all media including its TV network and hsn.com, which ranks in the top 30 of the top 500 internet retailers. HSN, the original shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. (NASDAQ:HSNI) .

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Source: HSN

CONTACT: Brad Bohnert of HSN, +1-727-872-7515, Brad.bohnert@hsn.net

Web Site: http://www.hsn.com/

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