1 oz Silver Colorized Proof Spinner - M20 Trifid Nebula

Galaxies and Nebula spinners are meant to be touched. The vibrant galaxy and nebula images are imprinted using Osborne Mint’s digital colorization technology. After minting every round is coated with jewelers lacquer to retard tarnishing. Fingerprints wipe off and the finish remains the same over time.

Round Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
• Comes in a protective plastic capsule with a certificate of authenticity.
• Limited mintage of 1,500 pieces.
• Obverse: Features images that were selected for its visual impact and the effect created when spinning. Each spinner displays the phenomenon’s name and the astronomic location using a system of right ascension (RA) and declination (DEC). Together the coordinates specify the direction of a point in the celestial sphere where the object can be observed.
• Reverse: Depicts the major data sources researchers rely upon, the Hubble Space Telescope and land based radio telescopes.
• Edge: Individually engraved with a unique serial number.
• Imagery by: Renowned astrophotographer Robert Gendler.

These Silver rounds possess impeccable detail and craftsmanship. Add this beautiful 1 oz Silver Round to your collection today!

How does it work? Remove one from of its 2 piece protective capsule and place it on a smooth surface with the color side up. Give it a twirl and watch it spin round and round. Slow the speed of revolution and watch the mesmerizing visual effects unfurl from swirling spirals, pulsating gas clouds and whirling bar galaxies.

The Trifid Nebula (catalogued as Messier 20 or M20 and as NGC 6514) is an H II region located in Sagittarius. It was discovered by Charles Messier on June 5, 1764.

The Trifid Nebula is a star-forming region in the Scutum spiral arm of the Milky Way. The most massive star that has formed in this region is HD 164492A, an O7.5III star with a mass more than 20 times the mass of the Sun.[6] This star is surrounded by a cluster of approximately 3100 young stars.