The Comprehensive Guide to POTF, Droids, and Ewoks Coins
By Gus Lopez

A couple of years ago, I came up with a category system for POTF coins based on their relative scarcities as they fell into well-defined categories after collecting a large number of data points. I introduced these categories in an article I wrote for The Star Wars Collector. These categories are as follows:

The categories have distinct boundaries. The Category I and II coins are defined by their appearance on card. Category III coins are also well-defined, but in their case it's due to the common occurrence in original collections than any other mailaway coins. However, the line between Categories IV and V can be somewhat fuzzy in a few cases. Specifically, Bib Fortuna, Greedo, Leia Original, and FX-7 are tough to place in one or the other. The rest of the Cats. IV and V coins clearly fall into their appropriate bin.

One interesting aspect of these coin categories is that the scarcities (i.e. Categories) also happen to correlate with the logos featured on the backs of the coins. The classic SW logo appears on no Categories III and higher coins. There were two versions of the POTF logo on the POTF coins: one with one horizontal line beneath POTF (POTF1) and one with two horizontal lines (POTF2). The POTF1 logo seems to correlate with some of the most difficult mail away coins. The POTF1 logo does not appear on any Category I and II coins.

There are two versions of the Droids logo: the "innie" (Droids1) with the lettering outlined and the "outie" (Droids2) with the letters puffed out. Only one Ewoks logo was used on the production coins.

Character Cat. Logo Description Obverse Image Reverse Image
Power of the Force
Amanaman I SW Long-armed creature at Jabba's Court, called "Head Hunter" because of his staff with three heads.
Amanaman [POTF logo] VI POTF2 Long-armed creature at Jabba's Court, called "Head Hunter" because of his staff with three heads.
Anakin Skywalker II SW Father of LUKE SKYWALKER and PRINCESS LEIA One-time JEDI KNIGHT and pupil of BEN KENOBI.
AT-AT [Vehicle] IV POTF2 Dreaded armored four-legged machines manned by IMPERIAL PILOTS used in attack on the REBELS on HOTH.
AT-AT [Armed Fighter] VI POTF1 Highly-trained armed fighter. Carries out orders with swiftness and determination.
AT-ST Driver II POTF2 Driver of the dreaded SCOUT WALKER used in battle against REBELS and EWOKS on ENDOR.
A-Wing Pilot I SW Brave REBEL PILOT of the awesome A-WING FIGHTER. Took an active part in the successful attack on the new, more powerful DEATH STAR.
A-Wing Pilot [gold] VI SW Brave REBEL PILOT of the awesome A-WING FIGHTER. Took an active part in the successful attack on the new, more powerful DEATH STAR.
A-Wing Pilot [POTF logo] VI POTF2 Brave REBEL PILOT of the awesome A-WING FIGHTER. Took an active part in the successful attack on the new, more powerful DEATH STAR.
Barada I SW One of the many weird creatures who serves as a guard in the palace of JABBA THE HUTT.
Bib Fortuna IV POTF2 Gruesome-looking, low-life creature who served as JABBA THE HUTT's confidant and right-hand man.
Biker Scout II POTF2 Imperial soldier who patrolled the planet ENDOR on a SPEEDER BIKE and protected the DEATH STAR's shield generator from REBEL intruders.
B-Wing Pilot II POTF2 Courageous REBEL flyer who piloted the spectacular B-WING FIGHTER during the final REBEL assault on the EMPIRE's last DEATH STAR.
Boba Fett IV POTF2 The most notorious bounty hunter in the galaxy, BOBA FETT tracks HAN SOLO and returns him to JABBA THE HUTT for bounty.
Chewbacca II POTF2 A 200-year-old giant WOOKIEE who co-pilots the MILLENNIUM FALCON. Loyal friend of HAN SOLO.
Chief Chirpa III POTF2 Chief of the EWOK tribe. A brave leader who guides the EWOKS on ENDOR with strength and wisdom.
C-3P0 II SW A DROID who translates millions of galactic languages, including electronic tongues spoken by many DROIDS. R2-D2's companion.
C-3P0 [POTF logo] VI POTF2 A droid who translates millions of galactic languages, including electronic tongues spoken by many DROIDS. R2-D2's companion.
Creatures [cantina] III POTF2 Bizarre-looking low life aliens who hang out in local cantinas and are suspicious of all outsiders.
Creatures [cafe] VI POTF1 Bizarre-looking, low-life aliens who hang out at local cafes and have a great disdain for any outside intruders.
Darth Vader II POTF2 LORD OF THE SITH who personifies the evil of the GALACTIC EMPIRE. Uses powers to seek destruction of REBEL ALLIANCE.
Droids IV POTF1 Galactic robots with advanced high-tech features. Programmed for a variety of specialized technical operations.
Emperor II POTF2 Supreme ruler of the GALACTIC EMPIRE, who enlists DARTH VADER's help to turn LUKE SKYWALKER to the dark side of THE FORCE.
Emperor's Royal Guard III POTF2 Majestic troops who greeted THE EMPEROR upon his arrival for the inspection of the nearly-completed DEATH STAR battle station.
EV-9D9 I SW Feared and hated robot who supervised the torture of uncooperative droids in JABBA THE HUTT's dungeon.
EV-9D9 [POTF logo] VI POTF2 Feared and hated robot who supervised the torture of uncooperative droids in JABBA THE HUTT's dungeon.
FX-7 V POTF1 Medical DROID trained in basic first aid. Examined LUKE SKYWALKER after hi escape from the vicious WAMPA beast.
Gamorrean Guard II POTF2 Imposing, pig-like creatures who guarded entrances to JABBA THE HUTT's castle, throne room, and dungeon.
Greedo IV POTF2 An alien creature killed by HAN SOLO in the cantina at MOS EISLEY when he attempted to collect the money HAN SOLO owed JABBA THE HUTT.
Han Solo Carbon Freeze I POTF2 Smuggler captured by the bounty hunter BOBA FETT and "frozen" because he owed money to the evil JABBA THE HUTT.
Han Solo Rebel (Trenchcoat) [Han] II POTF2 Daredevil pilot of the MILLENNIUM FALCON. Technically not a member of the REBEL ALLIANCE. HAN lends his support when most needed.
Han Solo Rebel (Trenchcoat) [Hans] VI POTF2 Daredevil pilot of the MILLENNIUM FALCON. Technically not a member of the REBEL ALLIANCE. HAN lends his support when most needed.
Han Solo Rebel Fighter (Original) V POTF1 Heroic friend to the ALLIANCE who is betrayed by LANDO CALRISSIAN and then frozen in carbonite by the EMPIRE
Han Solo Rebel Hero (Hoth) III POTF1 Caring and loyal friend of the REBELS. He braved the icy wilderness of HOTH in search of LUKE SKYWALKER
Hoth Stormtrooper V POTF1 Trained soldiers who relentlessly led DARTH VADER's invasion of HOTH.
Imperial Commander IV POTF2 One of several of the EMPIRE's high-ranking military leaders who reported to the insidious Commander of the DEATH STAR--MOFF JERJERROD.
Imperial Dignitary I SW One of the evil men who is close to The Emperor and serves as an advisor in his plans to destroy the REBEL forces.
Imperial Gunner I POTF2 One of the men who controlled the original DEATH STAR's powerful Death Ray. In one single blast, he destroyed the entire planet of ALDERAAN.
Jawas II SW Furry, cloaked inhabitant of TATOOINE who captured R2-D2 and C-3P0 and sold them to LUKE SKYWALKER's uncle.
Jawas [POTF logo] VI POTF2 Furry, cloaked inhabitant of TATOOINE who captured R2-D2 and C-3P0 and sold them to LUKE SKYWALKER's uncle.
Lando Calrissian (General) I SW The administrator of CLOUD CITY, LANDO flies the MILLENNIUM FALCON to victory as the REBELS destroy the DEATH STAR.
Lando Calrissian (General) [Frosted] VI SW The administrator of CLOUD CITY, LANDO flies the MILLENNIUM FALCON to victory as the REBELS destroy the DEATH STAR.
Lando Calrissian (Original) IV POTF1 Handsome, charismatic con artist, and old friend of HAN SOLO's, who lived in CLOUD CITY and owned a TIBANNA gas mine in the BESPIN system.
Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper) [no eyes] I SW Young adventurer who rescued PRINCESS LEIA from the detention center of the original DEATH STAR battle station.
Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper) [eyes] I SW Young adventurer who rescued PRINCESS LEIA from the detention center of the original DEATH STAR battle station.
Luke Skywalker (Original) III POTF2 Once a naive farmboy on TATOOINE, LUKE was plunged into the rebellion when encountering BEN KENOBI and PRINCESS LEIA.
Luke Skywalker (Hoth) IV POTF1 Rebel pilot who battled the nearly invincible, mammoth AT-AT's on HOTH with the highly maneuverable SNOWSPEEDER.
Luke Skywalker (Poncho) I SW JEDI KNIGHT and member of ENDOR assault group. On a SPEEDER BIKE, he fearlessly pursued IMPERIAL BIKER SCOUTS.
Luke Skywalker (Poncho) [POTF logo] VI POTF2 JEDI KNIGHT and member of ENDOR assault group. On a SPEEDER BIKE, he fearlessly pursued IMPERIAL BIKER SCOUTS.
Luke Skywalker (X-Wing Pilot) II SW A young farmer who became a REBEL pilot and JEDI KNIGHT. He helped lead the ALLIANCE in their battle against the EMPIRE.
Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) II POTF2 As a brave JEDI KNIGHT, LUKE SKYWALKER gained entrance to JABBA THE HUTT's throne room by using a JEDI mind trick on the guards.
Luke Skywalker (Bespin) V POTF1 Commander of the REBEL FORCES who rushed to CLOUD CITY to rescue his friends. There he battled DARTH VADER in a ferocious LIGHTSABER duel.
Logray III POTF2 Trusted EWOK Medicine Man. With his magical powers, he has the ability to save the tribe from danger.
Lumat I POTF2 This older EWOK is an expert wood carver who has used his skills to help build the EWOK VILLAGE and make other EWOK utensils.
Millenium Falcon [Han] IV POTF2 HAN SOLO's famous space vehicle used by The REBEL heroes in their attacks on The Empire.
Millenium Falcon [Rebel] VI POTF1 Bold and valiant REBEL who performed outstanding heroic deeds in the battle to overcome the EMPIRE.
Obi Wan Kenobi II POTF2 Former JEDI KNIGHT who served in the CLONE WARS long ago. BEN KENOBI teaches LUKE SKYWALKER to utilize the FORCE.
Paploo I POTF2 Young EWOK Scout whose love of adventure sometimes gets him--and his EWOK friends--into trouble.
Princess Leia (Boushh) V POTF1 PRINCESS LEIA in disguise as BOUNTY HUNTER to gain entry into JABBA's palace to save HAN SOLO.
Princess Leia (Endor) II POTF2 Once senator and princess on ALDERAAN, PRINCESS LEIA is a dedicated leader of the REBEL ALLIANCE, undaunted in her struggle to overthrow Imperial tyranny.
Princess Leia (Original) V POTF1 Determined young princess who resourcefully stored the REBEL escape plans in R2-D2 when IMPERIAL FORCES attacked the REBEL BLOCKADE RUNNER.
Romba I POTF2 An EWOK warrior who uses simple EWOK weapons to protect the planet ENDOR.
R2-D2 I SW Barrel-shaped DROID. Functions as a sophisticated computer-repair and information retrieval robot. R2-D2 communicates through electronic sounds and uses C-3P0 as his interpreter.
R2-D2 [POTF logo] VI POTF2 Barrel-shaped DROID. Functions as a sophisticated computer-repair and information retrieval robot. R2-D2 communicates through electronic sounds and uses C-3P0 as his interpreter.
R2-D2 [gold] V POTF2 Barrel-shaped DROID. Functions as a sophisticated computer-repair and information retrieval robot. R2-D2 communicates through electronic sounds and uses C-3P0 as his interpreter.
Sail Skiff [Star Wars] V POTF2 JABBA THE HUTT's desert sailcraft used to transport REBELS to the SARLACC pit.
Sail Skiff [no Star Wars] VI POTF2 JABBA THE HUTT's desert sailcraft used to transport REBELS to the SARLACC pit.
Sail Skiff [Sail Barge] VI POTF1 Unscrupulous fortune hunters. One of many space criminals who used illegal search methods in their pursuit of REBELS, especally HAN SOLO.
Star Destroyer Commander IV POTF2 Pilot of the EMPIRE's enormous, wedge-shaped STAR DESTROYER, one of the largest and most lethal vehicles in the IMPERIAL fleet.
Stormtrooper II POTF2 One of the many thousands of drones of the GALACTIC EMPIRE. Totally dedicated to THE EMPEROR, they carried out a reign of terror among the worlds of the galaxy.
Teebo II POTF2 A large EWOK who, with WICKET, serves as a guide for the REBELS on ENDOR.
TIE Fighter Pilot III POTF2 Relentless pilot of an IMPERIAL TIE FIGHTER who tried unsuccessfully to stop LUKE SKYWALKER and other REBELS from destroying the DEATH STAR.
Too-One Bee V POTF1 Robot surgeon for the ALLIANCE. Programmed to perform operations with precision. Repaired LUKE SKYWALKER's hand after his LIGHTSABER duel with DARTH VADER.
Tusken Raider V POTF1 Desert nomads who inhabited the plains of TATOOINE When they ambushed LUKE SKYWALKER, he was rescued by BEN (OBI-WAN) KENOBI.
Warok I SW An EWOK warrior who helps the REBELS overcome the deadly SCOUT WALKERS.
Warok [POTF logo] VI POTF2 An EWOK warrior who helps the REBELS overcome the deadly SCOUT WALKERS.
Wicket II POTF2 Loveable, furry inhabitant of ENDOR who befriended PRINCESS LEIA after her SPEEDER BIKE was destroyed by BIKER SCOUTS.
Yak Face II POTF2 A creature with long facial hair wearing a furry mantle seen in Jabba's Throne Room and on the SAIL BARGE.
Yoda II SW A small creature who dwells on the bog planet of DAGOBAH. The former teacher of BEN KENOBI, YODA has trained JEDI KNIGHTS for over 800 years.
Yoda [POTF logo] VI POTF2 A small creature who dwells on the bog planet of DAGOBAH. The former teacher of BEN KENOBI, YODA has trained JEDI KNIGHTS for over 800 years.
Zuckuss V POTF2 A battle-scarred human Bounty Hunter summoned by Darth Vader in his pursuit of the Millennium Falcon and its crew.
Luke Skywalker (X-wing) [prototype small coin] IV Yoda Guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy for over a thousand years, the Jedi Knights are now all but extinct. They gained their power through knowledge of The Force.
Luke Skywalker (X-wing) [wireframe Yoda, prototype small coin] IV Yoda Guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy for over a thousand years, the Jedi Knights are now all but extinct. They gained their power through knowledge of The Force.
Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) [Early Coin] VI None A twenty year old farm boy joins the Rebel Alliance and becomes X-Wing pilot and Jedi Knight.
"63rd" Coin [silver] VI POTF2 JEDI KNIGHTS battle the EMPEROR's evil IMPERIAL EMPIRE using THEIR LIGHTSABERS and the magical power of THE FORCE.
"63rd" Coin [gold] VI POTF2 JEDI KNIGHTS battle the EMPEROR's evil IMPERIAL EMPIRE using THEIR LIGHTSABERS and the magical power of THE FORCE.
"63rd" Coin [bronze] VI POTF2 JEDI KNIGHTS battle the EMPEROR's evil IMPERIAL EMPIRE using THEIR LIGHTSABERS and the magical power of THE FORCE.
Droids
Kea Moll I Droids1 From the planet ANOO, she aids THALL JOBEN in battling SISE and TIG FROMM's villainous INGO OPERATION.
Kea Moll [silver] VI Droids1 From the planet ANOO, she aids THALL JOBEN in battling SISE and TIG FROMM's villainous INGO OPERATION.
Thall Joben I Droids1 From the planet INGO, THALL is the one-time master of C-3P0 and R2-D2. He defeats TIG and SISE FROMM and the TRIGON ONE.
Thall Joben [silver] VI Droids1 From the planet INGO, THALL is the one-time master of C-3P0 and R2-D2. He defeats TIG and SISE FROMM and the TRIGON ONE.
Jann Tosh I Droids2 A teenage orphan who purchases R2-D2, C-3P0 and KEZ IBAN at an auction in TYNE's HORKY. Later he helps KEZ IBAN regain his kingdom as MON JULPA, the lost prince.
Jann Tosh [silver] VI Droids2 A teenage orphan who purchases R2-D2, C-3P0 and KEZ IBAN at an auction in TYNE's HORKY. Later he helps KEZ IBAN regain his kingdom as MON JULPA, the lost prince.
Jann Tosh [silver with "the host price" typo] VI Droids2 A teenage orphan who purchases R2-D2, C-3P0 and KEZ IBAN at an auction in TYNE's HORKY. Later he helps KEZ IBAN regain his kingdom as MON JULPA, the host price.
A-Wing Pilot I SW Brave REBEL PILOT of the awesome A-WING FIGHTER. Took an active part in the successful attack on the new, more powerful DEATH STAR.
Boba Fett I POTF2 The most notorious bounty hunter in the galaxy, BOBA FETT tracks HAN SOLO and returns him to JABBA THE HUTT for bounty.
C-3P0 [Droids] I Droids1 A protocol DROID conversant in over 6MM forms of communication. He is seeking a new master with his friend R2-D2.
C-3P0 [Droids, silver] VI Droids1 A protocol DROID conversant in over 6MM forms of communication. He is seeking a new master with his friend R2-D2.
C-3P0 [Protocol Droid] I SW A DROID who translates millions of galactic languages, including electronic tongues spoken by many DROIDS. R2-D2's companion.
Tig Fromm I Droids2 Also known as "Baby Face", TIG FROMM is the younger son of SISE FROMM. He overseas the FIENDISH INGO OPERATION.
Tig Fromm [silver] VI Droids2 Also known as "Baby Face", TIG FROMM is the younger son of SISE FROMM. He overseas the FIENDISH INGO OPERATION.
Jord Dusat I Droids1 A friend of THALL JOBEN's who helps him rescue R2-D2 and C-3P0 from INGO's barren, acid salt flats.
Jord Dusat [silver] VI Droids1 A friend of THALL JOBEN's who helps him rescue R2-D2 and C-3P0 from INGO's barren, acid salt flats.
Kez-Iban [dash] I Droids1 An Alien from TAMMUZAN who has been stripped of his mind by the evil Vizier ZATEC-CHA. JANN TOSH rescues him from KLEB ZELLOCK.
Kez Iban [no dash] I Droids1 An Alien from TAMMUZAN who has been stripped of his mind by the evil Vizier ZATEC-CHA. JANN TOSH rescues him from KLEB ZELLOCK.
Kez-Iban [silver, dash] VI Droids1 An Alien from TAMMUZAN who has been stripped of his mind by the evil Vizier ZATEC-CHA. JANN TOSH rescues him from KLEB ZELLOCK.
Kez Iban [silver, no dash] VI Droids1 An Alien from TAMMUZAN who has been stripped of his mind by the evil Vizier ZATEC-CHA. JANN TOSH rescues him from KLEB ZELLOCK.
Sise Fromm I Droids2 A 900-year-old convict who is the notorious leader of an underworld gang of thugs and cutthroats.
Sise Fromm [silver] VI Droids2 A 900-year-old convict who is the notorious leader of an underworld gang of thugs and cutthroats.
R2-D2 I Droids1 A DROID designed for mechanical repair and data storage. He uses his collection of tools to get out of tight situations.
R2-D2 [silver] VI Droids1 A DROID designed for mechanical repair and data storage. He uses his collection of tools to get out of tight situations.
Uncle Gundy I Droids1 Uncle to JANN TOSH and master of C-3P0 and R2-D2. The DROIDS help him discover a fortune mining KESHELS.
Uncle Gundy [silver] VI Droids1 Uncle to JANN TOSH and master of C-3P0 and R2-D2. The DROIDS help him discover a fortune mining KESHELS.
Uncle Gundy [silver with "Jann Josh" typo] VI Droids1 Uncle to JANN JOSH and master of C-3P0 and R2-D2. The DROIDS help him discover a fortune mining KESHELS.
Mon-Julpa VI Droids2 The Crown Prince of TAMMUZ-AN...a kind and honorable ruler.
Vlix [Villain] VI Droids1 TIG FROMM'S constant companion and watchdog and the "best dressed" gangster around.
Vlix [Villian] VI Droids1 TIG FROMM'S constant companion and watchdog and the "best dressed" gangster around. Image not available.
Governor Koong VI Droids1 Leader of a criminal band seeking power in the ROON system.
Admiral Screed VI Droids2 A ruthless Imperial officer and persistent adversary of the DROIDS, ARTOO-DETOO and SEE-THREEPIO.
Gaff VI Droids1  
Mungo Baobab VI Droids1 An adventuresome young merchant who travels the galaxies in search of new worlds and great riches.
Jessica Meade VI Droids1 A skilled cargo pilot...the courageous and outspoken friend of R2-D2 and C-3P0.
Kleb Zellock VI Droids1 A greedy and dishonest minte operator...one of the biggest crooks in the galaxy.
Ewoks
Dulok Scout I Ewoks Typical of the many DULOKS (distant cousins of the EWOKS), who live in the swamps on ENDOR.
Dulok Scout [silver] VI Ewoks Typical of the many DULOKS (distant cousins of the EWOKS), who live in the swamps on ENDOR.
Dulok Scout [silver with Droids logo] VI Droids2 Typical of the many DULOKS (distant cousins of the EWOKS), who live in the swamps on ENDOR.
King Gorneesh I Ewoks King of the evil DULOKS who leads them in attacks on their distant cousin, the EWOKS.
King Gorneesh [silver] VI Ewoks King of the evil DULOKS who leads them in attacks on their distant cousin, the EWOKS.
King Gorneesh [silver with Droids logo] VI Droids1 King of the evil DULOKS who leads them in attacks on their distant cousin, the EWOKS.
Dulok Shaman I Ewoks The professed DULOK medicine man who steals LOGRAY's potions by becoming invisible with magic soap.
Dulok Shaman [silver] VI Ewoks The professed DULOK medicine man who steals LOGRAY's potions by becoming invisible with magic soap.
Dulok Shaman [silver with Droids logo] VI Droids2 The professed DULOK medicine man who steals LOGRAY's potions by becoming invisible with magic soap.
Logray I Ewoks An old EWOK medicine man, LOGRAY's wisdom and magic are used to avert all kinds of crises on ENDOR.
Logray [silver] VI Ewoks An old EWOK medicine man, LOGRAY's wisdom and magic are used to avert all kinds of crises on ENDOR.
Logray [silver with Droids logo] VI Droids2 An old EWOK medicine man, LOGRAY's wisdom and magic are used to avert all kinds of crises on ENDOR.
Wicket I Ewoks WICKET's friendly adventurous and mischievous nature makes him a leader among other young EWOKS.
Wicket [silver] VI Ewoks WICKET's friendly adventurous and mischievous nature makes him a leader among other young EWOKS. Image not available
Wicket [silver with Droids logo] VI Droids2 WICKET's friendly adventurous and mischievous nature makes him a leader among other young EWOKS.
Urgah I Ewoks KING GORNEESH's consort and partner in his dirty deeds against the EWOKS.
Urgah [silver] VI Ewoks KING GORNEESH's consort and partner in his dirty deeds against the EWOKS.
Urgah [silver with Droids logo] VI Ewoks KING GORNEESH's consort and partner in his dirty deeds against the EWOKS.
Weechee VI Ewoks WICKET'S bossy older brother.
Paploo VI Ewoks Self-centered showoff who frequently embarrasses his uncle CHIEF CHIRPA.
Chief Chirpa VI Ewoks Brave and crafty leader of the EWOKS who has saved his people from enemies many times.
Bondo VI Ewoks The JOVIAL chieftan of the wandering JINDA tribe.
Chituhr VI Ewoks Fearless animal trainer of the traveling JINDAS.
Morag VI Ewoks Evil, Powerful TULGAH witch. Her magical skills rival LOGRAYS.
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