2008 Phillies 22k Gold Cards
(pictures from danburymint.com)

Fans were overrun with collecting options following the Phillies World Championship run in 2008 - of course, there were hats and t-shirts, magazines and pennants. One of the more interesting collectibles to be produced though, was a 34-card set sold by The Danbury Mint. The cards are standard sized, and feature Phillies players and coaches in raised, gold foil. Each card was sold contained in a thin, plastic case. Those who ordered through the Mint also received a red binder with card sleeves labeled with the names of the people pictured on each of the 38 cards.

As is standard with the Danbury Mint, these cards were expensive - $12.95 apiece. The price was even tougher to swallow with fringe contributors like Les Walrond and Mike Cervanek. Needless to say, I did not buy directly from them that Winter, but have picked up several on the secondary market at $2-3 each. As the World Series has drifted further back in memory, I have seen fewer of these at shows and online. If you enjoy collecting cards, I would recommend taking a look at this set.

Team Checklist:

Joe Blanton

Eric Bruntlett

Pat Burrell

Mike Cervanek

Clay Condrey

Chris Coste

Greg Dobbs

Rich Dubee

Chad Durbin
Adam Eaton

Scott Eyre
Tom Gordon

Greg Golson

Cole Hamels

JA Happ

Ramon Henderson

Ryan Howard

Geoff Jenkins

Kyle Kendrick

Brad Lidge

Ryan Madson

Charlie Manuel

Lou Marson

Jamie Moyer

Brett Myers

Jimmy Rollins

JC Romero

Carlos Ruiz

Rudy Seanez

Matt Stairs

So Taguchi

Milt Thompson

Chase Utley

Shane Victorino

Les Walrond

Jayson Werth

Jimy Williams

There is also a sleeve labeled for Tad Iguchi...haven't seen that card yet, but it is definitely an interesting inclusion.