2017 $20 Cook Islands Mars, The Red Planet 3oz .999 Silver PCGS MS69
- Silver Content: 3 oz .999 Silver
- Denomination: Twenty Dollars
- Diameter: 65mm
- Mintage: 333
- Certification: PCGS
Composed of .999 fine silver, this gorgeous coin features a small amount of coloration on the face for depth of detail, imaging of Mars and a small portion of a Martian meteorite. The center of the coin features a glass insert and images of Mars. Allowing light through the center of the coin enhances the beauty of this coin, just see the images.
As of October 2018 there have been 61,000 meteorites found upon the earth, 214 of them have been connected to Mars. Using measurements of atmosphere and geology from the Martian rovers to compare with the meteorites that were assumed to be Martian and confirmed as Martian.
Interesting Numismatic Fact: Curiosity Rover has many cameras, 17 to be exact. One camera, the MAHLI (Mars Hand Lens Imager) is used for microscopic imaging of samples on Mars. It's a truely remarkable camera, but like any piece of scientific equipment, it does need calibration. As part of the tests and calibration standards, NASA chose a 1909 VDB cent as part of the calibration process. The only coin on Mars, is as red as the planet itself.
**Pictures are representative of the coin that you will receive, actual coin may differ slightly, and serial numbers will vary**
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