{"product_id":"2016-20-fine-silver-coin-the-universe-borosilicate-glass-glow-in-the-dark","title":"2016 1oz $20 THE UNIVERSE - BOROSILICATE GLASS - GLOW-IN-THE-DARK FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003ePondering the universe is as old as the ages. It’s the common thread that connects us to every civilization that has come before. And while today’s high-tech world has brought greater understanding, new questions always arise, eyes still gaze upwards on starry nights, and we still wonder, “Who are we? Why are we here?” There are numerous observatories around the world probing the universe to find answers to humanity’s ageless questions. Among them is the Observatoire du Mont-Mégantic, Québec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSRP: $149.95\u003cbr\u003eItem Number: 147000\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 6-23932-06855-1\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 8,500\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 31.39\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 38\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $20\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Proof, colour and borosilicate glass\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Artist\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Serrated Loïc Beaumont-Tremblay Maroon clamshell with black beauty box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld’s FIRST coin featuring a combination of colour and glow paint along with a specially selected borosilicate fine art coloured glass!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach glass piece is a unique piece of art, crafted witha swirl of silver dust to create an image of theuniverse that is one-of-a-kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded luminescence in the colored sky captures thefaint glow of the galaxy—a stunning effect that alsoshines from some of the stars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exceptional keepsake for stargazers, astronomers,outdoor enthusiasts, anyone who has ever marvelledat the wonders of the night sky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique celebration of Canada’s status as the firstnation to possess an officially recognized dark skyreserve, a distinction that is a source of pride forQuebecers, particularly those living in the blackoutregion of Mont-Mégantic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanadian artist Loïc Beaumont-Tremblay has re-created the forested setting of the Mont-Mégantic Observatory beneath a clear, star-filled sky. A globule of borosilicate glass shines with a stunning image of the universe. The round, crystal-clear qualities of the glass are similar to peering through a telescope lens, and its luminescence further enhances the viewer’s experience of gazing into the galaxy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176222687364,"sku":"147000","price":236.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/147000_rev-1198__83285.1719434078.1280.1280.png?v=1776101200","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2016-20-fine-silver-coin-the-universe-borosilicate-glass-glow-in-the-dark","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}