Product Overview
This beautiful 1 Oz Silver coin is dedicated to a fascinating feature, where it might be possible to extract precious metals and elements from space – Space Mining. The coin features an incredible Real Chondrite meteorite insert, has an Antique Finish quality and comes in a themed case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage to only 666 pieces worldwide!
“Space Mining”
Chondrite
Chondrites are stony (non-metallic) meteorites that have not been modified due to melting or differentiation of the parent body. They are formed when various types of dust and small grains that were present in the early solar system accreted to form primitive asteroids. They are the most common type of meteorite that falls to Earth with estimates for the proportion of the total fall that they represent varying between 85.7% and 86.2%. Their study provides important clues for understanding the origin and age of the Solar System, the synthesis of organic compounds, the origin of life or the presence of water on Earth. One of their characteristics is the presence of chondrules, which are round grains formed by distinct minerals, that normally constitute between 20% and 80% of a chondrite by volume.
The reverse of the coin shows a wonderful and detailed Space Station extracting minerals from an asteroid which features the incredible Chondrite insert. On the right of the reverse, the inscription: “SPACE MINING II” – the name of the coin. The obverse of the coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On top of the rim, the inscriptions: “NIUE ISLAND” – the issue country and “2019” – the year of issue. All around the effigy, the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” – the name of the Queen, “ONE DOLLAR” – the face value and “Ag 999” – the fineness of the Silver.
| Country | Niue |
| Denomination | 1 Dollars |
| Year | 2019 |
| Quality | Antique Finish |
| Material | Silver 999/1000 |
| Weight (g) | 31.1 (1 oz) |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Mintage pcs | 666 |
| Certificate (COA) | Yes & |
