1965 - First Space Walk 2009 Silver 'Orbital' Coin
- 99.9% Pure Silver
- Coloured Reverse Design
- Unique ‘Orbital’ Coin Construction
- Issued as Legal Tender
- Limited Mintage – 25,000
- Elliptical-Shaped Display Case
- Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
THIRD OF FIVE REMARKABLE 'ORBITAL' COINS CELEBRATING MILESTONES IN SPACE
AUS $97.73
[US$89.23]
09M43AAA
1965 - First Space Walk 2009 Silver 'Orbital' Coin
The third release from The Perth Mint’s innovative Orbit and Beyond Series celebrates the heroic accomplishment of Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who became the first man to walk in space on 18 March 1965. Exiting the Voskhod II capsule 500km above Earth, Leonov floated in space for more than 10 minutes before attempting to re-enter the airlock. Alarmingly, his space suit had inflated, forcing the courageous cosmonaut to vent air before being able to squeeze back inside to rejoin compatriot Pavel Belyayev.
99.9% Pure Silver
Struck by The Perth Mint, the coin comprises 1oz of 99.9% pure silver with a central core made of non-precious metal.
Coloured Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse combines struck and coloured elements portraying a cosmonaut outside the orbiting Voskhod II capsule. The design, which includes the inscription 1965 – FIRST SPACE WALK, ‘orbits’ around a coloured image of Earth.
Issued As Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, the coin's obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2009 year-date and the monetary denomination surrounding another coloured image of the Earth.
Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 25,000 ‘orbital’ coins celebrating Alexei Leonov’s first space walk.
Elliptical-Shaped Display Case
Each coin, which is protected by an acrylic capsule, is housed in an elliptical-shaped silver display case. The case comes in a blue box shipper with a lid depicting the famous cosmonaut.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Technical Specifications
| Silver Content (Troy oz) |
1 |
| Monetary Denomination (CID) |
1 |
| Fineness (% purity) |
99.9 |
| Minimum Gross Weight (g) |
31.135 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) |
38.74 |
| Maximum Thickness (mm) |
3.05 |
AUS $97.73
[US$89.23]
09M43AAA
1965 - First Space Walk 2009 Silver 'Orbital' Coin