2025 5 oz Extragalactic Silver Patinaed Coin Australian Perth Mint

Step into the cosmos with the 2025 5 oz Extragalactic Silver Patinaed Coin, an extraordinary release from the Perth Mint that celebrates the luminous majesty of the Whirlpool Galaxy. Struck in .9999 fine silver, this masterpiece pairs astronomy with artistry, featuring a vivid color rendering of the galaxy’s sweeping spiral arms and star-forming regions. Each coin is further elevated with rare embellishments: an Argyle pink diamond (0.03 ct), an Argyle golden diamond (0.10 ct), and two white diamonds (0.20 ct total)—a stunning fusion of precious metal, rare gems, and deep-space wonder.

Adding to its individuality, every coin carries a unique patinaed finish, ensuring no two pieces look alike. This antique-style surface enhances its cosmic design, making it as visually captivating as the celestial marvel it represents.

The Whirlpool Galaxy, located about 31 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici, is renowned for its face-on spiral structure—an ideal vantage point for observing the birth of new stars. Astronomers and photographers alike have long admired its grandeur, and the Perth Mint’s rendering immortalizes this astronomical phenomenon in silver and gemstones

• Limited mintage of 1,000 coins worldwide
• Struck from 5 oz of .9999 fine silver
• Set with Argyle pink, Argyle golden, and two white diamonds
• Produced by the Perth Mint
• Face value of $25 AUD, legal tender in Australia
• Presented in an elegant display case with certificate of authenticity
• Obverse: Effigy of King Charles III with weight, purity, and denomination
• Reverse: Whirlpool Galaxy in vivid color, inscribed with astronomical details and accented with diamonds