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Mexico. 1 Onza 2016, Libertad, series: OUNCE OF SPACE
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Mexico. 1 Onza 2016, Libertad, series: OUNCE OF SPACE, Silver 40 mm, weight 31,1 g. .999, mintage 1000 pcs, original Allende meteorite insert, 24K gold plating, color printing, Condition BU, presentation box, certificate of authenticity of the coin and meteorite. With artistic high-resolution color printing, fine gold plating and a glossy finish, each Ounce of Space coin is truly a great collector's item!
The Allende meteorite is the largest carbonaceous chondrite ever found on Earth. The fireball was witnessed at 01:05 on February 8, 1969, falling over the Mexican state of Chihuahua. After it broke up in the atmosphere, an extensive search for pieces was conducted and over 2 tonnes (2.2 tons) were recovered. The availability of large quantities of samples of the scientifically important chondrite class has enabled numerous investigations by many scientists; it is often described as "the best-studied meteorite in history." The Allende meteorite has abundant, large calcium–aluminium-rich inclusions (CAI), which are among the oldest objects formed in the Solar System.
Carbonaceous chondrites compose about 4 percent of all meteorites observed to fall from space. Prior to 1969, the carbonaceous chondrite class was known from a small number of uncommon meteorites such as Orgueil, which fell in France in 1864. Meteorites similar to Allende were known, but many were small and poorly studied
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Mexico. 1 Onza 2016, Libertad, series: OUNCE OF SPACE, Silver 40 mm, weight 31,1 g. .999, mintage 1000 pcs, original Allende meteorite insert, 24K gold plating, color printing, Condition BU, presentation box, certificate of authenticity of the coin and meteorite. With artistic high-resolution color printing, fine gold plating and a glossy finish, each Ounce of Space coin is truly a great collector's item!