Description: 2016 Burkina Faso LUNAR METEORITE Convex NWA 10546 Nano Chip 1 Oz Silver Coin. DESCRIPTION This beautiful 1 Oz Silver coin is dedicated to the Moon and features a genuine Moon meteorite insert, as well as an incredible liny square shaped Nano Chip that depicts the Moon. The coin has a beautiful convex relief shape, has an Antique Finish quality and comes packaged in an elegant case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. LUNAR METEORITE: A LUNAR METEORITE is a meteorite that is known to have originated on the Moon. A meteorite hitting the Moon is normally classified as a transient lunar phenomenon. In January 1982, John Schutt, leading an expedition in Antarctica for the ANSMET program, found a meteorite that he recognized to be unusual. Shortly thereafter, the meteorite now called Allan Hills 81005 was sent to Washington, DC, where Smithsonian Institution geochemist Brian Mason recognized that the sample was unlike any other known meteorite and resembled some rocks brought back from the Moon by the Apollo program. Several years later, Japanese scientists recognized that they had also collected a lunar meteorite, Yamato 791197, during the 1979 field season in Antarctica. About 134 lunar meteorites have been discovered so far (as of October, 2010), perhaps representing more than 50 separate meteorite falls (i.e., many of the stones are paired fragments of the same meteoroid). The total mass is more than 46 kilograms (101 lb). All lunar meteorites have been found in deserts; most have been found in Antarctica, northern Africa, and the Sultanate of Oman. None have yet been found in North America, South America, or Europe. Limited mintage Of 777 Pieces Worldwide. SPECIFICATIONS Country: Burkina Faso Year: 2016 Face value: 1, 000 Francs Metal: Silver Fitnennes: .999 Weight: 1 Oz - 31.1g Diameter: 38.61 mm Finish: ANTIQUE FINISHN REAL METEORITE ROCK INSERT Mintage: 777 Pieces WORLDWIDE Certificate COA: Yes Box: Yes.
Price: 289.95 USD
Location: Absecon, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-01-26T18:46:23.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Commemorative
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: 1, 000 Francs
Composition: Silver
Year: 2016
Color: ANTIQUE FINISH N REAL METEORITE ROCK INSERT
Fineness: 0.999
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 777 Pieces Minted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Burkina Faso
Certification: Uncertified
Modified Item: No
