GAGARIN YURI First Space Traveller 50 Anniversary Silver Coin 1000 Francs Benin 2011
This beautiful designed, full colour commemorative silver coin has been struck to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first man in space. On April 12, 1961 history was made when Yuri Gagarin, Russian cosmonaut and hero of the Soviet Union, became the first man to travel into outer space, launching to orbit aboard the Vostok 3KA-3 (Vostok 1). His call sign was Siberian Pine.
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Data sheet
- Country
- Benin
- Year
- 2011
- Face Value
- 1000 Francs
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 20
- Diameter (mm)
- 38.61
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 1.961
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- Less than 1 oz
The outstanding design of this coin depicts the cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and the spaceship Vostok 1 orbiting around the Earth. The inscriprion about the first space mission on April, 12th 1961 is also present on the coin reverse. The coin's obverse depicts the Republic of Benin Coat of Arms.
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