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Get Mars from Phobos,
an incredible view of the red planet from its largest and innermost
moon, in vibrant full color on
this ultra-low-mintage (just 99) pure gold frosted cameo proof! Innovative digital color
technology reveals Mars as a dramatic scarlet presence set in the
cosmos!
Mars has always fascinated humanity. From War of the Worlds to the search for life, the Red Planet is both beautiful and alien. In the 21st century, the Mars rovers continue their exploration, but NASA has a bigger goal—land humans on Mars, the next step after the Moon. NASA has long been preparing for manned Mars missions, a reality that might just happen in the next decade.
Most people will only ever experience Mars as a small red disk in the
clear night sky. Now, a handful of lucky collectors can appreciate Mars
from a much (MUCH!) closer perspective with this legal tender stunner!
This is your golden opportunity to take in Mars from the silent, alien
moon of Phobos, where a lone astronaut stands awe-struck by the
ethereal grandeur of the red planet in extreme close-up. Spectacularly
struck in digital color, the exquisite beauty of Mars is overwhelming!
Its intense red hues are framed by the deep-space colors of
the cosmos.
Beautiful, majestic and truly unique, Mars from Phobos features a
superb view of the red planet, as our astronaut spacewalks on Mars'
largest moon. Struck from 1 full troy ounce of 99.99% pure gold, there
are only 99 of these prestigious proofs for the entire
planet—far too few to satisfy the hordes of outer space
collectors. Presented in a handsome display case with an
individually numbered certificate of authenticity, heed our
advice—make this gold stunner yours today!
Truly Rare!
The mintage is just 99—meaning no more than that many people around the globe will ever own this cosmic beauty! Think about it—at most 99 of the luckiest collectors in this solar system will have the opportunity to acquire this prestigious one troy ounce pure gold proof! For the lover of outer space and the exploration of the universe, the collector who appreciates tremendous design, technology, and rarity, and/or the savvy investor, this is the perfect numismatic gold coin! Count yourself among them and order yours now!
Phobos, A Most Unusual Moon
Mars has two moons, the larger Phobos and the smaller Deimos. Phobos orbits just 3,700 miles (6,000 km) above the surface of Mars, the closest of any moon to its planet in the entire solar system. With just a tiny orbit around the Red Planet, Phobos circles Mars in just 7-1/2 hours! From the surface of Mars, Phobos appears to rise in the west, cross the sky in little more than 4 hours, and set in the east, twice each Martian day!
Mars in Science Fiction
Mars figures heavily in sci fi literature. It's easily the most storied planet, described in novels by the all-time greats:
• H.G. Well’s seminal War of the Worlds describes an invasion of Earth by the physically inferior but technologically advanced Martians.
• From the “turnabout is fair play” category: Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles explores the apocalyptic destruction of Martian civilization at the hands of humans.
• In Edgar Rice Burroughs A Princess of Mars, the first of the Martian Series starring John Carter, the Martians refer to their home world as Barsoom.
• C.S. Lewis called the red planet Malacandra in his sci-fi masterpiece Out of the Silent Planet.
• More recently, NASA astronaut Mark Watney got stranded on Mars in one of the greatest survival tales of all time, The Martian by Andy Weir. Don’t have time to read the book? The 2015 Ridley Scott film of the same name, starring Matt Damon, is excellent.
Obverse
A lone astronaut stands on the surface of Mars' largest moon, Phobos, watching the Red Planet rise against the backdrop of deep space. The legend MARS FROM PHOBOS denotes the theme.
Reverse
His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 9999 GOLD guarantees the weight and purity.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a gold and black outer cardboard box. A full-color, individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
The image of the back side of the certificate is a mint-supplied image intended for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!
Truly Rare!
The mintage is just 99—meaning no more than that many people around the globe will ever own this cosmic beauty! Think about it—at most 99 of the luckiest collectors in this solar system will have the opportunity to acquire this prestigious one troy ounce pure gold proof! For the lover of outer space and the exploration of the universe, the collector who appreciates tremendous design, technology, and rarity, and/or the savvy investor, this is the perfect numismatic gold coin! Count yourself among them and order yours now!
Phobos, A Most Unusual Moon
Mars has two moons, the larger Phobos and the smaller Deimos. Phobos orbits just 3,700 miles (6,000 km) above the surface of Mars, the closest of any moon to its planet in the entire solar system. With just a tiny orbit around the Red Planet, Phobos circles Mars in just 7-1/2 hours! From the surface of Mars, Phobos appears to rise in the west, cross the sky in little more than 4 hours, and set in the east, twice each Martian day!
Mars in Science Fiction
Mars figures heavily in sci fi literature. It's easily the most storied planet, described in novels by the all-time greats:
• H.G. Well’s seminal War of the Worlds describes an invasion of Earth by the physically inferior but technologically advanced Martians.
• From the “turnabout is fair play” category: Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles explores the apocalyptic destruction of Martian civilization at the hands of humans.
• In Edgar Rice Burroughs A Princess of Mars, the first of the Martian Series starring John Carter, the Martians refer to their home world as Barsoom.
• C.S. Lewis called the red planet Malacandra in his sci-fi masterpiece Out of the Silent Planet.
• More recently, NASA astronaut Mark Watney got stranded on Mars in one of the greatest survival tales of all time, The Martian by Andy Weir. Don’t have time to read the book? The 2015 Ridley Scott film of the same name, starring Matt Damon, is excellent.
Obverse
A lone astronaut stands on the surface of Mars' largest moon, Phobos, watching the Red Planet rise against the backdrop of deep space. The legend MARS FROM PHOBOS denotes the theme.
Reverse
His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 9999 GOLD guarantees the weight and purity.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a gold and black outer cardboard box. A full-color, individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
The image of the back side of the certificate is a mint-supplied image intended for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive!
Specifications
| Country | Niue |
| Year of Issue | 2024 |
| Face Value | 100 Dollars |
| Weight | 31.106 g |
| Diameter | 38.60 mm |
| Mintage Limit | 99 |
| Finish | Proof with Digital Color Technology |
| Composition | .9999 Fine (Pure) Gold |
| Edge | Reeded (milled, serrated) |
| Artist | Ian Rank Broadley (reverse) |
| Certificate | Individually Numbered |
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