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What if there really is somebody out there? Making contact with aliens would change our whole concept of the universe. Is this really plausible or are such thoughts purely fantasy? Given that we only know a tiny part of the universe, which comprises some 100 billion galaxies, each with 100 billion stars, it is hardly surprising that we continue to ask these questions. These and other eternal questions are explored on Extraterrestrial Life, the 2022 edition of the ever-popular Silver Niobium coin.
The coin contains 9 g of 900 Fine silver in its outer ring and 6.5 g of 998 pure niobium. The coins are boxed with a certificate of authenticity and enclosed in a slipcase.
This coin was honored with the 40th Coin of the Year Award (COTY) as the best bi-metallic coin. The COTY program, initiated and held annually by Krause Publications, is aimed at recognizing achievements within the coin-producing industry. Awards are bestowed upon coins that demonstrate outstanding numismatic design, artistic creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship. An international panel of judges selects these coins from those issued two years before the year of the award ceremony.
Design: Anna Rastl
Obverse
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Depicts the Webb in the silver outer ring alongside the famous Drake equation, which is aimed at calculating the probability of extraterrestrial life. The violet niobium core is dominated by an alien holding the earth in its hands like a plaything, symbolising that we may well be defenceless against them should they exist. N = R x fp x ne x fl x fi x fc x L |
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Reverse
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Depicts some of the factors that could favour life on other planets are represented: carbon dioxide CO2, methane CH4, oxygen O2, vegetation and water. In the outer silver ring, the Webb is shown capturing an exoplanet passing in front of a star. The inscription "LIFE IN SPACE" on the left. C02 |
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25 Euro
Silver Niobium Coin
Extraterrestrial Life
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KM# 3349
Silver Niobium Coin
Extraterrestrial Life
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Silver |
Center | Niobium |
Weight | 16.5 g |
Diameter | 34 mm |
Thickness | 2.55 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Austrian Mint
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