50th Anniversary of Sputnik (1957-2007) Silver Proof 'Orbital' Coin

Country of Origin:  Australia Production year: 2007 Type: Proof UPC: 9-327025-014333 Mint catalogue number: 07K22AAA Collection number: (#2) Production mint:  • Perth Mint Purchase place:  • Perth Mint Purchase date: 25 July 2009 Purchase price: Hidden Overview 50th Anniversary of Sputnik (1957-2007) Silver Proof ‘Orbital’ Coin World’s First ‘Orbital’ Coin The first release from The Perth Mint’s exciting 5-Coin Orbit and Beyond Series takes advantage of a revolutionary new design concept – the ‘orbital’ coin. 50th Anniversary of Sputnik The coin celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Sputnik, which was launched by the Soviet Union on 4 October 1957. The first man-made satellite to orbit the world, Sputnik’s success triggered the Space Race & efforts to realise the ultimate dream of landing men on the Moon. Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver Struck by The Perth Mint in proof quality, the coin comprises 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Revolutionary Reverse The coin’s coloured reverse depicts the famous satellite in orbit. Thanks to the unique construction of the ‘orbital’ coin, Sputnik literally revolves around an image of the Earth. The design also includes the border inscription SPUTNIK 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957-2007. Wear-Resistant Finish Instead of being housed in a capsule, the coin is coated with a transparent wear-resistant finish, allowing you to orbit Sputnik around the Earth, without contaminating the proof quality of the coin. 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, and the monetary denomination surrounding another coloured image of the Earth. Presentation Packaging The coin is housed in an elliptical-shaped silver display case. The case comes in a blue box shipper with a lid depicting Sputnik, and its name in English & Russian. Limited Mintage The Perth Mint was to release no more than 25,000 ‘orbital’ coins celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Sputnik. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.	Images
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Specs  Content Silver .... 99.999 %  Details Weight (Troy oz) .... 1 Weight (g) .... 31.140 Diameter (mm) .... 38.79 Thickness (mm) .... 3.75  Monetary Year of Issue .... 2007 Country of Issue .... Cook Islands Denomination .... Dollar (CID) Value .... 1  Mintage Coins Minted .... 25,000 Certificate of Authenticity .... 11,186