Vinales | Meteorites Impactssilver 1 oz 999 COOK ISLANDS 2021 silver coin

Do you remember February 1st, 2019?
The people of Viñales, a small town in western Cuba, certainly remember it. That day, hundreds of meteorite stones rained down in the area. The meteorites could even be seen from the Florida Keys. A total of 100 kg of extraterrestrial material was collected. The Viñales meteorite, the 2020 edition of this series (already the 16th edition), can therefore be considered a new meteorite as it represents one of the latest official impacts. This stunning piece tells a story. A story of how the meteorite in which an original 2.5mm part is embedded hit the ground. To envision this dynamic impact on this 1 ounce coin, CIT leverages the new capabilities of enhanced Smartminting © technology. The crater starts at the edge of the coin and the ultra-high relief creates earth walls in a very realistic way. The combination of proof, frost and satin areas lets us see what the people of Viñales experienced in February 2019. Get a piece of the extraterrestrial meteorite embedded in a unique and extraordinary coin. This .999 silver coin is limited to 2500 pieces and features a Proof finish.
One ounce of fine silver in the capsule (approx. 31.1 g) is delivered in a box.
Article is subject to differential taxation according to §25a UStG Do you remember February 1st, 2019?
The people of Viñales, a small town in western Cuba, certainly remember it. That day, hundreds of meteorite stones rained down in the area. The meteorites could even be seen from the Florida Keys. A total of 100 kg of extraterrestrial material was collected. The Viñales meteorite, the 2020 edition of this series (already the 16th edition), can therefore be considered a new meteorite as it represents one of the latest official impacts. This stunning piece tells a story. A story of how the meteorite in which an original 2.5mm part is embedded hit the ground. To envision this dynamic impact on this 1 ounce coin, CIT leverages the new capabilities of enhanced Smartminting © technology. The crater starts at the edge of the coin and the ultra-high relief creates earth walls in a very realistic way. The combination of proof, frost and satin areas lets us see what the people of Viñales experienced in February 2019. Get a piece of the extraterrestrial meteorite embedded in a unique and extraordinary coin. This .999 silver coin is limited to 2500 pieces and features a Proof finish.
One ounce of fine silver in the capsule (approx. 31.1 g) is delivered in a box.
Article is subject to differential taxation according to §25a UStG

numismatic data
Face value: 5 dollars
Vintage: 2020
Country: Cook Islands (the)
Embossing Quality: Proof
Metal: fine silver
Weight: 31.1g
Diameter: 33mm
Circulation: 2500
Certificate: Yes
Casket: Yes