GAGARIN YURI First Space Traveller Silver Coin 1$ Cook Islands 2011
This square-shaped, full colour commemorative silver coin has been struck to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first man in space. On April 12, 1961 history was made when Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut and hero of the Soviet Union, became the first man to travel into outer space, launching to orbit aboard the Vostok 3KA-3 (Vostok 1). His call sign was Siberian Pine.
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€69.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Cook Islands
- Year
- 2011
- Face Value
- 1 Dollar
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .925
- Weight (g)
- 26
- Size (mm)
- 32 x 32
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 10.000
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- Less than 1 oz
The reverse design features a full-colour representation of Earth, with an image of the Vostok 1 rocket circling the planet. In the upper right are a mass of stars forming a portrait of Yuri Gagarin in his space suit. At the bottom is the image of a boy holding a paper airplane, ready to launch. The inscription "First Man in Space" is in the upper right. On the obverse the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is in the centre, with the inscription for the country of issue and the Queen's name circling the central effigy. In the upper right is the year of issue, while in the bottom left is the denomination. Each square silver coin is encapsulated and presented in an official First Man in Space box with Certificate of Authenticity.
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