Post by reden on Mar 1, 2023 0:12:54 GMT
The coin was minted in 2022. It is a limited run of 65,000 units, and has a monetary value of 25 Euros. It represents that disclosure is near.
It is a purple and green niobium circle inside a silver band.
Similar niobium/silver coins have been minted as collectibles for 20 years.
en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces320838.html
Current price is about $70 according to Numista, but eBay auctions are going for +$100.
The coin description is: "Obverse
The Webb is shown in the silver outer ring on the coin’s obverse alongside the famous Drake equation, which is aimed at calculating the probability of extraterrestrial life. The violet niobium core is dominated by an alien holding the earth in its hands like a plaything, symbolising that we may well be defenceless against them should they exist.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25 EURO
2022 REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH [AUSTRIA REPUBLIC]
Designer: Anna Rastl
Reverse
In the niobium core of the coin’s reverse, some of the factors that could favour life on other planets are represented: carbon dioxide, methane, oxygen, vegetation and water. In the outer silver ring, the Webb is shown capturing an exoplanet passing in front of a star.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CO2
O2
CH4
LEBEN
IM ALL [LIVE IN ALL {also "life in the all", "living in the all" or "living in all"}]
Designer: Anna Rastl"
I am ambivalent towards the coin, because the depicted alien looks like a grey.
It is a purple and green niobium circle inside a silver band.
Similar niobium/silver coins have been minted as collectibles for 20 years.
en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces320838.html
Current price is about $70 according to Numista, but eBay auctions are going for +$100.
The coin description is: "Obverse
The Webb is shown in the silver outer ring on the coin’s obverse alongside the famous Drake equation, which is aimed at calculating the probability of extraterrestrial life. The violet niobium core is dominated by an alien holding the earth in its hands like a plaything, symbolising that we may well be defenceless against them should they exist.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25 EURO
2022 REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH [AUSTRIA REPUBLIC]
Designer: Anna Rastl
Reverse
In the niobium core of the coin’s reverse, some of the factors that could favour life on other planets are represented: carbon dioxide, methane, oxygen, vegetation and water. In the outer silver ring, the Webb is shown capturing an exoplanet passing in front of a star.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CO2
O2
CH4
LEBEN
IM ALL [LIVE IN ALL {also "life in the all", "living in the all" or "living in all"}]
Designer: Anna Rastl"
I am ambivalent towards the coin, because the depicted alien looks like a grey.
