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5 Cedis - Elizabeth II Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
2020 year| Silver (.999) (Meteorite insert) | 35.1 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Ghana › Ghana (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 5 Cedis 5 GHS = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Third cedi (2007-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Meteorite insert) |
| Weight | 35.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#241605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of the Sikhote-Alin Meteorite.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
METEORITE SIKHOTE-ALIN 1947
2020 1 OZ AG .999
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Interesting fact
The Sikhote-Alin Meteorite, which is featured on the 5 Cedis coin, is one of the largest meteorites to have survived entry into Earth's atmosphere and landed intact. It fell in eastern Russia in 1947 and weighed around 70 metric tons. The meteorite is believed to have originated from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cedis - Elizabeth II (Sikhote-Alin Meteorite) 2020 coin.
