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1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

Founded in 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) has nurtured the passion of astronomers while fostering the curiosity of anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond. We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the RASC with an awe-inspiring (and scientifically accurate) reverse design that adds a photo-realistic twist to the Societys sesquicentennial logo! To top it all off, the design includes an authentic meteorite fragment, which is a fitting tribute to the contributions of RASC members. Own an extraterrestrial piece of our solar systemone that is potentially as old as Earth itself! YOUR VERY OWN METEORITENO TWO PIECES ARE ALIKE! A real piece of meteorite makes a big impact on your coinsince no two pieces are alike, no two coins are alike making your coin unique! CELEBRATING CANADAS SCIENTIFIC SPIRIT! A special 150th anniversary celebration of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada! Through the contributions of its 5,000 members, Canadas leading association of amateur and professional astronomers remains dedicated to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences. SOURCED FROM THE CAMPO DEL CIELO METEORITE FIELD! Your coin includes a GUARANTEED authentic meteorite fragment! Sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field, your meteorite fragment likely made impact some 4,500 years ago, but it was originally part of an iron mass that is likely billions of years old. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver! LOW WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Only 5,500 coins will be made available worldwide. GST/HST EXEMPT: Your coin is GST/HST exempt. Designed by Alexandra Lefort, your coin is a re-interpretation of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canadas sesquicentennial logo in a scientifically accurate, photorealism art style. The original logo features stars that allude to Canadian contributions to stellar spectroscopy and photometry, and a globular cluster that honours the scientific work of Helen Sawyer Hogg and Canadas cooperative partnerships; both are colourfully re-imagined here as the Eagle Nebulaspecifically the pillars of interstellar gas and dust known as the Pillars of Creation, where the formation of new stars is a symbolic representation of the RASCs beginnings (and by extension, its anniversary). A fixture in RASC public outreach efforts, the Moon was chosen to represent the lunar calendars of the First Nations peoples, and the navigational astronomy that guided many European discoverers during Canadas early history. Beneath it, the Andromeda galaxythe nearest major galaxy to our ownis a symbolic ode to Canadian contributions to cosmology. Blazing as it burns through Earths upper atmosphere, the depiction of a meteor is topped by a genuine iron meteorite fragment sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite fields, where the impact craters date back an estimated 4,500 years. Both the meteorite and the view of the Manicouagan crater in Quebec are a nod to the RASCs longstanding interest in the study of planet geology, meteor dynamics and impact cratering, and to the excellence of Canadian research in these fields. Always fascinating, the space-weather phenomenon of the aurora borealis adds a True North flourish that a design that encapsulates 150 years of exploring the cosmos. The reverse also includes the word CANADA, the double commemorative dates 18682018, and the face value 20 DOLLARS. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Front and center on your coin, the extraterrestrial piece of our solar system was sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field in Argentina, where a large fragment was first documented in 1576. A polycrystalline coarse octahedrite, the IA iron meteorite was recovered from one of 26 impact craters formed roughly 4,500 years ago, when a shower of metallic meteorites dispersed fragments across an area of roughly 320 square kilometres. The typical composition of a Campo del Cielo meteorite is 92.7% iron, 6.15% nickel, 0.42% cobalt, 0.37% carbon and 0.28% phosphorus. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box. 99.99% pure silver. Alexandra Lefort (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). The item “1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite” is in sale since Friday, September 10, 2021. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “cvitkov” and is located in Oakville, ON. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

Since 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) has nurtured the passion of astronomers and fostered the curiosity of anyone who has looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond! Celebrate the 150th anniversary of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada with a realistic re-imagining of its sesquicentennial logo, topped with a meteorite fragment that is a tribute to the contributions of its members. Your very own meteorite. The reverse includes a guaranteed authentic meteorite fragment! Sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field, the fragment likely made impact some 4,500 years ago, but it was originally part of an iron mass that is likely billions of years old. Its an opportunity to own an extra-terrestrial piece of our solar system one that is potentially as old as Earth itself! Celebrating Canadas scientific spirit. A special 150th anniversary celebration of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada! Through the contributions of its 5,000 members, Canadas leading association of amateur and professional astronomers remains dedicated to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences. A Royal Canadian Mint FIRST. An exceptionally unique space scene that is rarely seen on RCM coins. Enhanced by engraved textural details, the full colour image is a realistic take on the RASCs symbolic logo for its sesquicentennial year. Each coin is unique. Since no two pieces of meteorite are alike, no two coins are alike either! A limited collectible with high visual appeal. The stunning design is sure to resonate with all who share a passion for astronomy! The reverse design by Alexandra Lefort is a re-interpretation of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canadas sesquicentennial logo in a scientifically accurate, photorealism art style. The original logo features stars that allude to Canadian contributions to stellar spectroscopy and photometry, and a globular cluster that honours the scientific work of Helen Sawyer Hogg and Canadas cooperative partnerships; both are colourfully re-imagined here as the Eagle Nebulaspecifically the pillars of interstellar gas and dust known as the Pillars of Creation, where the formation of new stars is a symbolic representation of the RASCs beginnings (and by extension, its anniversary). A fixture in RASC public outreach efforts, the Moon was chosen to represent the lunar calendars of the First Nations peoples, and the navigational astronomy that guided many European discoverers during Canadas early history. Beneath it, the Andromeda galaxy the nearest major galaxy to our own is a symbolic ode to Canadian contributions to cosmology. Blazing as it burns through Earths upper atmosphere, the depiction of a meteor is topped by a genuine iron meteorite fragment sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite fields, where the impact craters date back an estimated 4,500 years. Both the meteorite and the view of the Manicouagan crater in Quebec are a nod to the RASCs longstanding interest in the study of planet geology, meteor dynamics and impact cratering, and to the excellence of Canadian research in these fields. Always fascinating, the space-weather phenomenon of the aurora borealis adds a True North flourish that a design that encapsulates 150 years of exploring the cosmos. The reverse also includes the word CANADA, the double commemorative dates 1868 2018, and the face value 20 DOLLARS. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. No: 167044 Mintage: 5,500 Material: 99.99% pure silver Finish: Proof Weight: 31.39 g Diameter: 38 mm Edge: Serrated Certificate: Serialized. (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GOLD COINS). ONCE YOUR DONE SHOPPING, PLEASE MESSAGE ME AND I WILL SEND YOU A COMBINED INVOICE. The item “1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite” is in sale since Thursday, January 23, 2020. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “the_coin_shoppe” and is located in Niagara Falls, New York. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia.
  • Composition: Silver
  • Year: 2018
  • Denomination: $20
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

Founded in 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) has nurtured the passion of astronomers while fostering the curiosity of anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond. We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the RASC with an awe-inspiring (and scientifically accurate) reverse design that adds a photo-realistic twist to the Societys sesquicentennial logo! To top it all off, the design includes an authentic meteorite fragment, which is a fitting tribute to the contributions of RASC members. Own an extraterrestrial piece of our solar systemone that is potentially as old as Earth itself! YOUR VERY OWN METEORITENO TWO PIECES ARE ALIKE! A real piece of meteorite makes a big impact on your coinsince no two pieces are alike, no two coins are alike making your coin unique! CELEBRATING CANADAS SCIENTIFIC SPIRIT! A special 150th anniversary celebration of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada! Through the contributions of its 5,000 members, Canadas leading association of amateur and professional astronomers remains dedicated to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences. SOURCED FROM THE CAMPO DEL CIELO METEORITE FIELD! Your coin includes a GUARANTEED authentic meteorite fragment! Sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field, your meteorite fragment likely made impact some 4,500 years ago, but it was originally part of an iron mass that is likely billions of years old. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver! LOW WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Only 5,500 coins will be made available worldwide. GST/HST EXEMPT: Your coin is GST/HST exempt. Designed by Alexandra Lefort, your coin is a re-interpretation of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canadas sesquicentennial logo in a scientifically accurate, photorealism art style. The original logo features stars that allude to Canadian contributions to stellar spectroscopy and photometry, and a globular cluster that honours the scientific work of Helen Sawyer Hogg and Canadas cooperative partnerships; both are colourfully re-imagined here as the Eagle Nebulaspecifically the pillars of interstellar gas and dust known as the Pillars of Creation, where the formation of new stars is a symbolic representation of the RASCs beginnings (and by extension, its anniversary). A fixture in RASC public outreach efforts, the Moon was chosen to represent the lunar calendars of the First Nations peoples, and the navigational astronomy that guided many European discoverers during Canadas early history. Beneath it, the Andromeda galaxythe nearest major galaxy to our ownis a symbolic ode to Canadian contributions to cosmology. Blazing as it burns through Earths upper atmosphere, the depiction of a meteor is topped by a genuine iron meteorite fragment sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite fields, where the impact craters date back an estimated 4,500 years. Both the meteorite and the view of the Manicouagan crater in Quebec are a nod to the RASCs longstanding interest in the study of planet geology, meteor dynamics and impact cratering, and to the excellence of Canadian research in these fields. Always fascinating, the space-weather phenomenon of the aurora borealis adds a True North flourish that a design that encapsulates 150 years of exploring the cosmos. The reverse also includes the word CANADA, the double commemorative dates 18682018, and the face value 20 DOLLARS. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Front and center on your coin, the extraterrestrial piece of our solar system was sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field in Argentina, where a large fragment was first documented in 1576. A polycrystalline coarse octahedrite, the IA iron meteorite was recovered from one of 26 impact craters formed roughly 4,500 years ago, when a shower of metallic meteorites dispersed fragments across an area of roughly 320 square kilometres. The typical composition of a Campo del Cielo meteorite is 92.7% iron, 6.15% nickel, 0.42% cobalt, 0.37% carbon and 0.28% phosphorus. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box. 99.99% pure silver. Alexandra Lefort (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). The item “1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite” is in sale since Wednesday, June 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “cvitkov” and is located in Oakville, ON. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

2012 Cook Islands Seymchan meteorite silver coin case and COA

2012 Cook Islands Seymchan meteorite silver coin case and COA

2012 Cook Islands Seymchan meteorite silver coin case and COA

2012 Cook Islands Seymchan meteorite silver coin case and COA

2012 Cook Islands Seymchan meteorite silver coin case and COA

2012 Cook Islands Seymchan meteorite silver proof coin, part of the Stardust of the Universe meteorite coin series by the Cook Islands. 925 silver, proof quality, weighs 20 g, and contains an original piece of the Seymchan meteorite. Mintage is limited to 2500. Includes the coin in a plastic capsule, a metal box/case imprinted with the STARDUST OF THE UNIVERSE design, and a COA. The COA lists the face value, year, weight, metal, fineness, size, quality and mintage for the coin. Please let me know if you have any questions. The item “2012 Cook Islands Seymchan meteorite silver coin case and COA” is in sale since Thursday, May 4, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “spareparts147″ and is located in Macungie, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Proof

2018 1 Oz Silver $1 ABEE METEORITE MAPLE LEAF Coin, 24kt Rose Gold Gilded

2018 1 Oz Silver $1 ABEE METEORITE MAPLE LEAF Coin, 24kt Rose Gold Gilded

2018 1 Oz Silver $1 ABEE METEORITE MAPLE LEAF Coin, 24kt Rose Gold Gilded

2018 1 Oz Silver $1 ABEE METEORITE MAPLE LEAF Coin, 24kt Rose Gold Gilded

2018 1 Oz Silver $1 ABEE METEORITE MAPLE LEAF Coin, 24kt Rose Gold Gilded

2018 1 Oz Silver $1 ABEE METEORITE MAPLE LEAF Coin, 24kt Rose Gold Gilded

Abee is an enstatite chondritemeteorite fell on 9 June 1952 in Alberta, Canada. The Abee meteorite fell at 11:05 p. On 9 June 1952. A stone of 107 kilograms (236 lb) was recovered from 6 ft (1.8 m) deep crater. It was found five days later in Harry Buryn’s wheat field located in the community of Abee, Alberta, Canada; which is located in Thorhild County, along the Canadian National Railwayand Highway 63, 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north of Thorhild and 49 kilometres (30 mi) from Boyle. Abee was classified as enstatite chondrite with a petrologic type 4, thus belongs to the group EH4. It is the only example in the world of an EH4 impact-melt breccia meteorite. 999 Diameter: 38.6 mm Weight: 1 oz – 31.1g Finish: 24K ROSE GOLD GILDED AND SILVER Certificate COA: Yes Box: Yes. This Coin Is A Genuine bullion 1 Oz silver. Color was done by private Mint company. The item “2018 1 Oz Silver $1 ABEE METEORITE MAPLE LEAF Coin, 24kt Rose Gold Gilded” is in sale since Tuesday, January 29, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “luispapi1983″ and is located in Absecon, New Jersey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Year: 2018
  • Modified Item: No
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Brand/Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Certification Number: Randomly
  • Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Coin: Canadian Maple Leaf
  • Certification: Uncertified

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

Founded in 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) has nurtured the passion of astronomers while fostering the curiosity of anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond. We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the RASC with an awe-inspiring (and scientifically accurate) reverse design that adds a photo-realistic twist to the Societys sesquicentennial logo! To top it all off, the design includes an authentic meteorite fragment, which is a fitting tribute to the contributions of RASC members. Own an extraterrestrial piece of our solar systemone that is potentially as old as Earth itself! YOUR VERY OWN METEORITENO TWO PIECES ARE ALIKE! A real piece of meteorite makes a big impact on your coinsince no two pieces are alike, no two coins are alike making your coin unique! CELEBRATING CANADAS SCIENTIFIC SPIRIT! A special 150th anniversary celebration of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada! Through the contributions of its 5,000 members, Canadas leading association of amateur and professional astronomers remains dedicated to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences. SOURCED FROM THE CAMPO DEL CIELO METEORITE FIELD! Your coin includes a GUARANTEED authentic meteorite fragment! Sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field, your meteorite fragment likely made impact some 4,500 years ago, but it was originally part of an iron mass that is likely billions of years old. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver! LOW WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Only 5,500 coins will be made available worldwide. GST/HST EXEMPT: Your coin is GST/HST exempt. Designed by Alexandra Lefort, your coin is a re-interpretation of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canadas sesquicentennial logo in a scientifically accurate, photorealism art style. The original logo features stars that allude to Canadian contributions to stellar spectroscopy and photometry, and a globular cluster that honours the scientific work of Helen Sawyer Hogg and Canadas cooperative partnerships; both are colourfully re-imagined here as the Eagle Nebulaspecifically the pillars of interstellar gas and dust known as the Pillars of Creation, where the formation of new stars is a symbolic representation of the RASCs beginnings (and by extension, its anniversary). A fixture in RASC public outreach efforts, the Moon was chosen to represent the lunar calendars of the First Nations peoples, and the navigational astronomy that guided many European discoverers during Canadas early history. Beneath it, the Andromeda galaxythe nearest major galaxy to our ownis a symbolic ode to Canadian contributions to cosmology. Blazing as it burns through Earths upper atmosphere, the depiction of a meteor is topped by a genuine iron meteorite fragment sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite fields, where the impact craters date back an estimated 4,500 years. Both the meteorite and the view of the Manicouagan crater in Quebec are a nod to the RASCs longstanding interest in the study of planet geology, meteor dynamics and impact cratering, and to the excellence of Canadian research in these fields. Always fascinating, the space-weather phenomenon of the aurora borealis adds a True North flourish that a design that encapsulates 150 years of exploring the cosmos. The reverse also includes the word CANADA, the double commemorative dates 18682018, and the face value 20 DOLLARS. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Front and center on your coin, the extraterrestrial piece of our solar system was sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field in Argentina, where a large fragment was first documented in 1576. A polycrystalline coarse octahedrite, the IA iron meteorite was recovered from one of 26 impact craters formed roughly 4,500 years ago, when a shower of metallic meteorites dispersed fragments across an area of roughly 320 square kilometres. The typical composition of a Campo del Cielo meteorite is 92.7% iron, 6.15% nickel, 0.42% cobalt, 0.37% carbon and 0.28% phosphorus. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box. 99.99% pure silver. Alexandra Lefort (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). The item “1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite” is in sale since Sunday, March 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “cvitkov” and is located in Oakville, ON. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

Ships Quick in Time for Christmas! Founded in 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) has nurtured the passion of astronomers while fostering the curiosity of anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond. We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the RASC with an awe-inspiring (and scientifically accurate) reverse design that adds a photo-realistic twist to the Societys sesquicentennial logo! To top it all off, the design includes an authentic meteorite fragment, which is a fitting tribute to the contributions of RASC members. Own an extraterrestrial piece of our solar systemone that is potentially as old as Earth itself! YOUR VERY OWN METEORITENO TWO PIECES ARE ALIKE! A real piece of meteorite makes a big impact on your coinsince no two pieces are alike, no two coins are alike making your coin unique! CELEBRATING CANADAS SCIENTIFIC SPIRIT! A special 150th anniversary celebration of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada! Through the contributions of its 5,000 members, Canadas leading association of amateur and professional astronomers remains dedicated to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences. SOURCED FROM THE CAMPO DEL CIELO METEORITE FIELD! Your coin includes a GUARANTEED authentic meteorite fragment! Sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field, your meteorite fragment likely made impact some 4,500 years ago, but it was originally part of an iron mass that is likely billions of years old. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver! LOW WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Only 5,500 coins will be made available worldwide. GST/HST EXEMPT: Your coin is GST/HST exempt. Designed by Alexandra Lefort, your coin is a re-interpretation of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canadas sesquicentennial logo in a scientifically accurate, photorealism art style. The original logo features stars that allude to Canadian contributions to stellar spectroscopy and photometry, and a globular cluster that honours the scientific work of Helen Sawyer Hogg and Canadas cooperative partnerships; both are colourfully re-imagined here as the Eagle Nebulaspecifically the pillars of interstellar gas and dust known as the Pillars of Creation, where the formation of new stars is a symbolic representation of the RASCs beginnings (and by extension, its anniversary). A fixture in RASC public outreach efforts, the Moon was chosen to represent the lunar calendars of the First Nations peoples, and the navigational astronomy that guided many European discoverers during Canadas early history. Beneath it, the Andromeda galaxythe nearest major galaxy to our ownis a symbolic ode to Canadian contributions to cosmology. Blazing as it burns through Earths upper atmosphere, the depiction of a meteor is topped by a genuine iron meteorite fragment sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite fields, where the impact craters date back an estimated 4,500 years. Both the meteorite and the view of the Manicouagan crater in Quebec are a nod to the RASCs longstanding interest in the study of planet geology, meteor dynamics and impact cratering, and to the excellence of Canadian research in these fields. Always fascinating, the space-weather phenomenon of the aurora borealis adds a True North flourish that a design that encapsulates 150 years of exploring the cosmos. The reverse also includes the word CANADA, the double commemorative dates 18682018, and the face value 20 DOLLARS. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Front and center on your coin, the extraterrestrial piece of our solar system was sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field in Argentina, where a large fragment was first documented in 1576. A polycrystalline coarse octahedrite, the IA iron meteorite was recovered from one of 26 impact craters formed roughly 4,500 years ago, when a shower of metallic meteorites dispersed fragments across an area of roughly 320 square kilometres. The typical composition of a Campo del Cielo meteorite is 92.7% iron, 6.15% nickel, 0.42% cobalt, 0.37% carbon and 0.28% phosphorus. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box. 99.99% pure silver. Alexandra Lefort (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). The item “1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite” is in sale since Thursday, November 8, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “cvitkov” and is located in Oakville, ON. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite

Founded in 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) has nurtured the passion of astronomers while fostering the curiosity of anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond. We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the RASC with an awe-inspiring (and scientifically accurate) reverse design that adds a photo-realistic twist to the Societys sesquicentennial logo! To top it all off, the design includes an authentic meteorite fragment, which is a fitting tribute to the contributions of RASC members. Own an extraterrestrial piece of our solar systemone that is potentially as old as Earth itself! Composition 99.99% pure silver. Weight (g) 31.39. Face value 20 dollars. Artist Alexandra Lefort (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). The item “1868-2018 Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 Pure Silver Coin with Meteorite” is in sale since Saturday, October 6, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “collectcoins_com” and is located in Helmond. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 1 Oz. Pure Silver Coin With Meteorite

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 1 Oz. Pure Silver Coin With Meteorite

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 1 Oz. Pure Silver Coin With Meteorite

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 1 Oz. Pure Silver Coin With Meteorite

Pure Silver Coin With Meteorite. The coin is encapsulated and includes a display case and certificate of authenticity is provided by the Royal Canadian mint. Founded in 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) has nurtured the passion of astronomers while fostering the curiosity of anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond. We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the RASC with an awe-inspiring (and scientifically accurate) reverse design that adds a photo-realistic twist to the Societys sesquicentennial logo! To top it all off, the design includes an authentic meteorite fragment, which is a fitting tribute to the contributions of RASC members. Own an extraterrestrial piece of our solar systemone that is potentially as old as Earth itself! Front and center on your coin, the extraterrestrial piece of our solar system was sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field in Argentina, where a large fragment was first documented in 1576. A polycrystalline coarse octahedrite, the IA iron meteorite was recovered from one of 26 impact craters formed roughly 4,500 years ago, when a shower of metallic meteorites dispersed fragments across an area of roughly 320 square kilometres. The typical composition of a Campo del Cielo meteorite is 92.7% iron, 6.15% nickel, 0.42% cobalt, 0.37% carbon and 0.28% phosphorus. All non-payments will be reported. If you have any questions or want more pictures please feel free to ask. The item “Royal Astronomical Society of Canada $20 1 Oz. Pure Silver Coin With Meteorite” is in sale since Tuesday, August 14, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “korrosay” and is located in Scarborough, Ontario. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

150th Anniversary of the RAS of Canada 2018 $20 1oz Silver Proof Meteorite Coin

150th Anniversary of the RAS of Canada 2018 $20 1oz Silver Proof Meteorite Coin

150th Anniversary of the RAS of Canada 2018 $20 1oz Silver Proof Meteorite Coin

150th Anniversary of the RAS of Canada 2018 $20 1oz Silver Proof Meteorite Coin

150th Anniversary of the RAS of Canada 2018 $20 1oz Silver Proof Meteorite Coin

150th Anniversary of the RAS of Canada 2018 $20 1oz Silver Proof Meteorite Coin

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada 2018 1oz Silver Coin. Royal Astronomical Society of Canada 2018 1oz Silver Coin: 150 year anniversary. Founded in 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) has nurtured the passion of astronomers while fostering the curiosity of anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond. We are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the RASC with an awe-inspiring (and scientifically accurate) reverse design that adds a photo-realistic twist to the Societys sesquicentennial logo! To top it all off, the design includes an authentic meteorite fragment, which is a fitting tribute to the contributions of RASC members. Front and centre on your coin, the extra-terrestrial piece of our solar system was sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field in Argentina, where a large fragment was first documented in 1576. A polycrystalline coarse octahedrite, the IA iron meteorite was recovered from one of 26 impact craters formed roughly 4,500 years ago, when a shower of metallic meteorites dispersed fragments across an area of roughly 320 square kilometres. The typical composition of a Campo del Cielo meteorite is 92.7% iron, 6.15% nickel, 0.42% cobalt, 0.37% carbon and 0.28% phosphorus. Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Silver. Coloured 1 oz Fine Proof Silver with a worlwide mintage of 5,500. Comes with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Artist: Alexandra Lefort (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). The reverse includes a guaranteed authentic meteorite fragment! Sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite field. Designed by Alexandra Lefort, your coin is a re-interpretation of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canadas sesquicentennial logo in a scientifically accurate, photorealism art style. The original logo features stars that allude to Canadian contributions to stellar spectroscopy and photometry, and a globular cluster that honours the scientific work of Helen Sawyer Hogg and Canadas cooperative partnerships; both are colourfully re-imagined here as the Eagle Nebulaspecifically the pillars of interstellar gas and dust known as the Pillars of Creation, where the formation of new stars is a symbolic representation of the RASCs beginnings (and by extension, its anniversary). A fixture in RASC public outreach efforts, the Moon was chosen to represent the lunar calendars of the First Nations peoples, and the navigational astronomy that guided many European discoverers during Canadas early history. Beneath it, the Andromeda galaxythe nearest major galaxy to our ownis a symbolic ode to Canadian contributions to cosmology. Blazing as it burns through Earths upper atmosphere, the depiction of a meteor is topped by a genuine iron meteorite fragment sourced from the Campo del Cielo meteorite fields, where the impact craters date back an estimated 4,500 years. Both the meteorite and the view of the Manicouagan crater in Quebec are a nod to the RASCs longstanding interest in the study of planet geology, meteor dynamics and impact cratering, and to the excellence of Canadian research in these fields. Always fascinating, the space-weather phenomenon of the aurora borealis adds a True North flourish that a design that encapsulates 150 years of exploring the cosmos. The reverse also includes the word CANADA, the double commemorative dates 18682018, and the face value 20 DOLLARS. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded standard case with a graphic beauty box. The item “150th Anniversary of the RAS of Canada 2018 $20 1oz Silver Proof Meteorite Coin” is in sale since Tuesday, September 25, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins\Coins\World\Canada”. The seller is “minted-uk” and is located in Essex. This item can be shipped worldwide.
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  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Year of Issue: 2018
  • Country: Canada