A Galactic Masterpiece in Precious Silver
The Whirlpool Galaxy in Stunning Detail
Located 31 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici, the Whirlpool Galaxy (Messier 51) is a spiral galaxy viewed face-on from Earth. This perspective allows astronomers to study its swirling arms filled with stars, gas, and dust. Within these arms, dense clouds compress into clusters of new stars, offering valuable insights into cosmic creation.
Exquisite Reverse Design
The reverse shows a full-color rendering of the Whirlpool Galaxy, surrounded by inscriptions: “EXTRAGALACTIC”, “23.58 KPC | 31 MLY” (its size and distance), and its celestial coordinates “RA 13h 29m 53s | Dec +47° 11’ 43”. Representing stars within the galaxy’s arms, the design is hand set with:
One Argyle pink diamond (approx. 0.03 carat)
One Argyle golden diamond (approx. 0.10 carat)
Two white diamonds (total approx. 0.20 carat)
It also bears the designer’s initials “NM,” The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark, and the 2025 year-date.
Mintage: 1,000
Denomination: $25 AUD
A Galactic Masterpiece in Precious Silver
The Whirlpool Galaxy in Stunning Detail
Located 31 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici, the Whirlpool Galaxy (Messier 51) is a spiral galaxy viewed face-on from Earth. This perspective allows astronomers to study its swirling arms filled with stars, gas, and dust. Within these arms, dense clouds compress into clusters of new stars, offering valuable insights into cosmic creation.
Exquisite Reverse Design
The reverse shows a full-color rendering of the Whirlpool Galaxy, surrounded by inscriptions: “EXTRAGALACTIC”, “23.58 KPC | 31 MLY” (its size and distance), and its celestial coordinates “RA 13h 29m 53s | Dec +47° 11’ 43”. Representing stars within the galaxy’s arms, the design is hand set with:
One Argyle pink diamond (approx. 0.03 carat)
One Argyle golden diamond (approx. 0.10 carat)
Two white diamonds (total approx. 0.20 carat)
It also bears the designer’s initials “NM,” The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark, and the 2025 year-date.
Mintage: 1,000
Denomination: $25 AUD
