Friday, 3 October 2014

25th Anniversary of the Canadian Space Agency!

The year 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)—the organization that oversees Canada’s leading-edge space program and fuels the nation’s space industry. 

 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin - 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Space Agency

The Royal Canadian Mint proudly celebrates this milestone with a unique fine silver coin featuring an achromatic hologram that brings the CSA’s work to life.

Only the second achromatic hologram coin produced by us! This new style of hologram creates a 3-dimensional illusion for you. Don’t be disappointed, hurry and order yours today!

Special features: 
•  Celebrate the founding of the organization that leads Canada’s space program!

•  Your coin is only the second achromatic hologram coin produced by the RCM! This new style of hologram creates a 3-dimensional illusion for the viewer.
 
•  Struck on 99.99% pure silver, your coin is special commemorative coin features on its reverse a  full-colour achromatic hologram that presents a Canadian astronaut floating high above the distant Earth. 

It's anchored to a foot restraint on Canadarm2, one of the CSA’s landmark technological developments, installed on the International Space Station. The hologram lends exciting depth and movement to the design.
 
•  Your coin is GST/HST exempt with a limited worldwide mintage.

Design:
Your coin features an achromatic hologram image of a Canadian astronaut floating weightlessly above the Earth. 

The astronaut is anchored to a foot restraint on Canadarm2, which bears the Canada Wordmark. In the distance we see the cloud-mottled blue surface of Earth, backed by the black depths of space. 

The hologram lends depth and movement to the design; the astronaut seems to float above the Earth.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with graphic beauty box.

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