mmissinglink
Active Member
So, I briefly heard about this new coin recently and wondered about the special inlay moon rock ("NWA 8609"). I have always loved the sciences and have found astronomy a particularly interesting subject. After all, how cool would it be to own something that came from that heavenly body that man has spent billions of dollars researching and exploring and eons dreaming about. I'd like to have a piece for sure.
So I found some information about the "NWA 8609" inlay here: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=61086 and here: http://meteorites.wustl.edu/lunar/stones/nwa8609.htm
This inlay appears to truly be lunar rock that was found on earth. From what I'd read, there's only 54 meteorites ever found on earth classified as lunar in origin!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s94e57A-4Rs[/youtube]
Here's some of the details about the coin that I learned of but first I wanted to tell you that after looking at the close up images of what looks to be the actual coin, I can say without hesitation that the fine, high relief detail looks phenomenal....
This coin is the first in the world that depicts in 3-Dimensions the accurate, correct form and surface of the moon with multiple craters. All previous moon coins, even the recent Congo Convex Moon Galileo coin does not depict in perfect relief and texture the moon surface.
The only U.S. company that I can find this coin being sold at is the First Coin Company. I think in Europe, other dealers are offering this coin, but just one in the U.S.
I think it's no secret any longer that the First Coin Co offers free shipping & a refund for duties/tax to all locations in the USA and worldwide. I'm assuming, but I'm not 100% certain, that the coupon code "THANKYOU" should work with this coin to get a small but helpful discount.
https://firstcoincompany.com/S/niue...ef-convex-shape-with-real-moon-meteorite-1-oz
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So I found some information about the "NWA 8609" inlay here: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=61086 and here: http://meteorites.wustl.edu/lunar/stones/nwa8609.htm
This inlay appears to truly be lunar rock that was found on earth. From what I'd read, there's only 54 meteorites ever found on earth classified as lunar in origin!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s94e57A-4Rs[/youtube]
Here's some of the details about the coin that I learned of but first I wanted to tell you that after looking at the close up images of what looks to be the actual coin, I can say without hesitation that the fine, high relief detail looks phenomenal....
This coin is the first in the world that depicts in 3-Dimensions the accurate, correct form and surface of the moon with multiple craters. All previous moon coins, even the recent Congo Convex Moon Galileo coin does not depict in perfect relief and texture the moon surface.
The only U.S. company that I can find this coin being sold at is the First Coin Company. I think in Europe, other dealers are offering this coin, but just one in the U.S.
I think it's no secret any longer that the First Coin Co offers free shipping & a refund for duties/tax to all locations in the USA and worldwide. I'm assuming, but I'm not 100% certain, that the coupon code "THANKYOU" should work with this coin to get a small but helpful discount.
https://firstcoincompany.com/S/niue...ef-convex-shape-with-real-moon-meteorite-1-oz
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