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Coming to America (1988) |
African prince visits New York City and carries coin with his picture
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The 1988 film "Coming to America" is about Prince Akeem Joffer (Eddie Murphy), an African prince
from the fictional country of Zamunda, who visits America with his friend Semmi (Arsenio Hall).
The purpose of Prince Joffer's visit is to find a modern wife and to avoid an arranged marriage.
Prince Joffer flips a coin to decide whether to go to New York or Los Angeles.
The coin comes up heads and they travel to New York.
The coin was specially made for the film and has Eddie Murphy's picture on it.
1. Princ Joffer's Zamunda coin
The obverse had a crowned Prince Akeem Joffer (Eddie Murphy) facing left with the inscription
"ZAMUNDA AKEEM" on it.
2. Zamunda currency note
A Zamunda currency note is also shown with the prince's picture on it.
The note reads "Bank of Zamunda" and "One Hundred Pounds."
Cast, Directors, Writers:
Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem Joffer
Arsenio Hall as Semmi
Director: John Landis
Writers: David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Eddie Murphy
Arsenio Hall as Semmi
Writers: David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Eddie Murphy
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