COPERNICUS – Malta 2023 5 Euro 1oz BU silver coin

The year 2023 marks the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus, Poland’s most famous astronomer. That’s why Germania Mint is issuing an unusual coin – 2023 Malta Copernicus 5 Euro 1 oz Silver BU.

Nicolaus Copernicus launched the scientific revolution and had a significant impact on its development. His most important achievement is the heliocentric theory, which stated that the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun, not the other way around, as was believed at the time. Copernicus published this theory in his work entitled “De revolutionibus orbium coelestium” (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres).

Obverse

The obverse of the coin depicts the figure of the illustrious scientist looking towards the Sun

Reverse

The reverse is a 16th-century solar system. The coin, designed by Natalia Danysz, will be available in the unique packaging, with a mintage of 15,000 pieces.

Packaging

Your Copernicus 1oz BU coin arrives in a themed blister pack along with a Certificate of Authenticity.