Centaurus A, also called NGC5128, is a well-known galaxy located about 12 million light-years away in the southern sky. Its one of the closest active galactic nuclei to Earth and features a massive black hole at its core, estimated to be 55 million times the size of our Sun. You can now get the 2024 Black Proof Cameroon Centaurus A Galaxy 17.5 Gram Silver Coin at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Comes with window box display!
• Colorized design element!
• Limited mintage of only 700 coins!
• Contains 17.5 Grams (.5626 Troy oz) of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of 500 Francs (CFA) is fully backed by the Cameroonian government.
• On the obverse of the coins is the coat of arms of Cameroon.
• The reverse features a depiction of the Centaurus A galaxy.

The 2024 Black Proof Cameroon Centaurus A Galaxy 17.5 Gram Silver Coin ships with a special window box. Inside, the coin rests in a black frame set against a cosmic-themed insert. Its reverse side has been colorized to show the galaxy in vivid detail, while the proof visuals include frosted design features with mirrored backgrounds.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2024 Black Proof Cameroon Centaurus A Galaxy Silver Coin presents the coat of arms of Cameroon. This design includes a spade-shaped shield with a set of scales and a star overhead, while two crossed axes appear in the background. Inscriptions read REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN, 500 FRANCS, CFA, and 2024.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2024 Black Proof Centaurus A Galaxy 17.5 Gram Silver Coin, youll find a colorful image of the Centaurus A galaxy. It stands out for its unusual structure, which looks like a giant elliptical galaxy crossed by a dark dust bandlikely the result of a past galactic merger. One of its defining traits is the huge jets of matter that stream from its center, stretching for over a million light-years and emitting radio waves.

History

This unique galaxy is a key subject in astronomy, helping scientists better understand galaxy formation, black hole behavior, and how high-speed jets of matter are produced in space. Centaurus A gives us important clues about how galaxies change over time.

Ordering

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