In the new Interkosmos Series from the Germania Mint, the accomplishments of the Soviet space program take center stage in a collection of unique designs. The first release of the series highlights the figure of Yuri Gagarin, the first human being to ever leave Earths atmosphere and orbit the planet. Today, you have the opportunity to buy 1 oz Silver 2021 Colorized Germania Interkosmos Gagarin Orbital Rounds online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an individual protective plastic capsule and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 1st round in the new Interkosmos Series from the Germania Mint!
• Limited mintage of just 607 silver rounds!
• Assigned individual serial numbers in the edge lettering!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• The nominal face value is 10 Victories.
• On the obverse side of the round is Yuri Gagarin with Earth, the orbital launcher, and Space in the background.
• The reverse field of the round depicts the State Emblem of the Soviet Union.
• Comes with red colorization and platings of gold, palladium, and ruthenium.

The Interkosmos Series from the Germania Mint will feature several designs honoring the achievements of the Soviet Union in the early days of the Space Race. From the launch of Sputnik to Gagarins orbiting of Earth, the Soviet Union landed the biggest blows in the first years of the Space Race, setting the United States back on its heels.

Obverse

On the obverse of 1 oz Silver 2021 Colorized Germania Interkosmos Gagarin Orbital Rounds is a depiction of Gagarin in the foreground wearing his flight suit. The background field includes images of the orbital launcher, Earth, and the depth of Space. On this side of the round, the red colorization is found along the rim of the design field. Gold plating is applied to the figure of Gagarin and Earth, with ruthenium in the background of Space and palladium on the launcher.

Reverse

The reverse side of the 2021 Colorized Germania Interkosmos Gagarin Orbital Rounds comes with a depiction of the State Emblem of the Soviet Union. The hammer and sickle are flanked by a wreath, with gold plating on the design elements and red colorization throughout the entire background field.

History

60 years ago, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth. He lifted off from Earth atop a Vostok 1 rocket that launched away from the planet at 6:07 AM local time. The Germania Mint has issued a limited mintage of just 607 rounds in this colorized version in honor of the liftoff time for the historic mission.

Ordering

1 oz Silver 2021 Colorized Germania Interkosmos Gagarin Orbital Rounds are available with individual protective acrylic capsules and a Certificate of Authenticity. The unique serial number assigned to the round can be found on the edge of the rounds.

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