Hello Kitty Is 35 Years Old!

By her 30th birthday, in 2004, Kitty had been seen around the globe and featured on every manner of apparel.
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By her 30th birthday, in 2004, Kitty had been seen around the globe and featured on every manner of apparel. To celebrate, Sanrio teamed with the Australian mint to issue gold and silver Kitty coins, the most expensive of which cost $1,100.

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