2006 Hess Mini Chrome Truck: The NYSE Special Edition

The 2006 Hess Mini Chrome Truck is one of the rarest and most valuable miniature Hess releases. Unlike the standard Mini models sold to the public, this truck was a highly limited, non-public special edition created to commemorate a major event for the Hess Corporation.

Commemorating the Corporate Name Change

In May 2006, Amerada Hess Corporation officially shortened its name to Hess Corporation. To mark this corporate change and the new stock ticker symbol on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Hess created this exclusive commemorative piece.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: Miniature Articulated Truck (A general truck model often replicating the 1997 Toy Truck and Racers trailer).
Color Scheme: The entire truck is finished in a chrome/silver metallic coating, a stark contrast to the traditional green and white plastic used in the standard Mini series.
Corporate Significance: The truck was exclusively distributed on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to employees, partners, and key personnel. It was never sold to the general public.
Lights: Like all Minis, it features working lights (headlights and taillights), powered by a small battery (typically AAA).
Packaging: It was generally presented with special packaging and graphics to denote its limited-edition status.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	Not for sale to the public (distributed as a corporate gift).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB) is highly sought-after due to its extreme scarcity.	$250 – $350+
Rarity Note	As a corporate-exclusive gift given in limited quantities, the 2006 Chrome Mini is considered one of the rarest and most valuable pieces for serious collectors focusing on the Miniature and Special Edition lines.	N/A

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