1 oz 2007 Sputnik 50th Anniversary Silver Orbital Proof Coin
Commemorates the fist ever artificial satellite and the catalyst for the Space Race
Product Description:
The 1 oz 1957 - 2007 Silver Orbital Proof Coin commemorates the 50th anniversary of Sputnik, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth.
Coin Highlights:
* 99.99% pure silver
* Limited mintage of 25,000
* World's first orbital coin
Featuring a coloured reverse, this silver orbital coin portrays Sputnik, the world's first artificial Earth Satellite, orbiting around an image of the Earth. Along the border, the inscription reads "Sputnik 50th Anniversary 1957 - 2007."
Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, the coin comes presented in a grey oval collector's case.
Established in 1899, The Perth Mint is Australia's largest official bullion mint. The Perth Mint refines a number of bullion and collector products including coins, minted and cast bars and is backed by the Government of Western Australia.