International Year of Astronomy 2009 1oz Silver Proof Coin
- Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
- Australian Legal Tender
- Coloured Reverse Design
- Extremely Limited Mintage
- Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
- Presentation Packaging
AUS $81.36
[US$73.75]
09M48AAA
International Year of Astronomy 2009 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Stargazers can celebrate their heavenly pastime with this outstanding commemorative marking Australia’s official participation in the International Year of Astronomy and the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei’s famous astronomical observations with a telescope.
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Coloured Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse portrays two young people observing a coloured representation of the night sky with a telescope. As well as The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the design includes a stylised depiction of the Southern Cross constellation and the inscription INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.
Extremely Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 7,500 of these coins.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Presentation Packaging
Each coin is housed in a black presentation case and superbly illustrated shipper accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Technical Specifications
| Silver Content (Troy oz) |
1 |
| Monetary Denomination (AUD) |
1 |
| Fineness (% purity) |
99.9 |
| Minimum Gross Weight (g) |
31.135 |
| Maximum Diameter (mm) |
40.60 |
| Maximum Thickness (mm) |
4.00 |
AUS $81.36
[US$73.75]
09M48AAA
International Year of Astronomy 2009 1oz Silver Proof Coin