2009 $1 International Year of Astronomy Silver Proof Coin

2009 $1 International Year of Astronomy 1oz Silver Proof CoinIn 2009 attention turns to the night sky with the International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009), a joint venture of the International Astronomical Union and UNESCO.Coinciding with the 400th Anniversary of the first recorded astronomical observations by Galileo Galelei, IYA2009 aims to stimulate interest in astronomy and it’s contributions to society and culture.The Perth Mint has released this stunning $1 Coloured Silver Proof Coins symbolising astronomy in the Southern Hemisphere.Mintage is restricted to a low 7,500 coins worldwide, each housed in a Presentation case, coloured shipper and Certificate of Authenticity.The reverse features the Southern Cross constellation with the description ‘INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009’ and the ‘P’ Mintmark.Major International CelebrationProof Quality 99.9% Pure SilverAustralian Legal TenderSuperb Colour ReverseExtremely Limited Mintage - 7,500Full Colour Presentation PackagingCertificate of Authenticity