Meteorite Geography
Nantan
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Country: | Republic of Cameroon |
| Year of Issue: | 2025 |
| Face Value: | 2000 francs CFA |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 50 g |
| Dimensions | 50 mm |
| Quality: | Antique finish |
| Mintage: | 777 pcs |
| Features: | Digital printing, pure Nantan meteorite insert |
DESCRIPTION
The Nantan coin features an extraordinary centerpiece on the reverse: a genuine fragment of the Nantan meteorite, discovered in Guangxi, China, in 1958. Originating from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, this ancient traveler spent millennia journeying through space before reaching Earth.
The obverse displays the meteorite’s original coordinates, grounding its cosmic story in a precise moment of discovery. The Meteorite Geography collection offers a rare chance to hold a piece of the universe — a symbol of humanity’s enduring fascination with the cosmos.
