Description
The Neutron Star, a distinguished addition to the Austrian Mint’s acclaimed “The Beauty of the Universe” series. This 2023 €20 sterling silver coin masterfully encapsulates the enigmatic allure of neutron stars—celestial remnants of supernovae, renowned for their extraordinary density and magnetic fields.
Crafted with precision by the esteemed Austrian Mint, this coin features a unique semi-spherical design, with one side curving inward and the other outward, symbolizing the neutron star’s intense gravitational forces. The obverse intricately details the star’s crust and core, while the reverse showcases a colored depiction of its magnetic field, offering a tangible connection to these cosmic phenomena.
This coin has been honored with the Best Silver Coin award at the prestigious Coin of the Year (COTY) Awards, underscoring its exceptional design and craftsmanship.
Design Highlights
- Obverse: The words ‘crust’ and ‘core’ are marked in German on the coin’s obverse. ‘Crab pulsar’ is the name of a neutron star that was created from a supernova in the year 1054, while ‘1,4 M ’ refers to the neutron star’s solar mass, ‘30rps’ to its rotation speed per second and ‘r~10km’ to its radius.
- Reverse: On the coin’s reverse, the neutron star bulges through a coloured imprint and a stylised representation of its magnetic field.
Designer: Helmut Andexlinger
Key Features:
- Mint: Austrian Mint
- Year of Issue: 2023
- Denomination: €20
- Metal: Sterling Silver (.925 fine)
- Weight: 22.42 grams
- Diameter: 34 mm
- Finish: Proof
- Series: The Beauty of the Universe
- Mintage: Limited to 30,000 pieces
The Neutron Star offers a sophisticated addition to any esteemed collection.
Explore the cosmos with the “Neutron Star,” a stunning addition to the Austrian Mint’s The Beauty of the Universeseries. This sterling silver masterpiece captures the intense mystery of neutron stars—some of the universe’s most extraordinary objects.
Key Features
- Country of Issue: Austria
- Year of Issue: 2023
- Denomination: €20
- Metal Content: .925 Sterling Silver
- Finish: Proof with selective colorization
- Weight: 22.42 g
- Diameter: 34 mm
Packaging and Mintage
Limited mintage of 30,000 coins worldwide.
Presented in an elegant red display box with an official Certificate of Authenticity.
Celebrate the wonders of astrophysics and own a tangible piece of the universe with this breathtaking collectible.
