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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Fukang Meteorite
2018 year| Copper plated silver (.999) | 62.21 g | 50.00 mm |
| Issuer | Niue |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.08 |
| Currency | Dollar of New Zealand (1987-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.21 g |
| Diameter | 50.00 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#184816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The Earth cracked after the meteorite falls to the ground. At the center of the reverse is placed a genuine meteorite.
Script: Latin
Lettering: METEORITE FUKANG
Edge
Plain with individual numbering
Comment
The Fukang meteorite is a meteorite that was found in the mountains near Fukang, China in 2000. It is a pallasite—a type of stony–iron meteorite with olivine crystals. It is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fukang Meteorite coin is that it contains a small piece of the Fukang Meteorite, which is a rare and valuable meteorite that fell in China in 2000. The meteorite is believed to have originated from the asteroid belt and is composed of iron and nickel. The inclusion of a piece of the meteorite in the coin makes it a unique and valuable collector's item for astronomy enthusiasts and coin collectors alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 mw | 666 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Fukang Meteorite) 2018 coin.
