Explore the vast beauty of our galaxy with this striking 2021 Earth & Beyond – The Milky Way silver proof coin. Designed with a distinctive domed shape and enhanced by detailed colour printing, this release brings the Milky Way to life in stunning three-dimensional form.

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system, home to an estimated 100 billion stars. While it appears as a glowing band across the night sky from Earth, scientists know it to be a massive spiral galaxy spanning roughly 200,000 light-years. Modern research has revealed it features four spiral arms, and its structure has fascinated astronomers for centuries — dating back to Galileo’s early telescopic observations in the 1600s.

Struck from one ounce of 99.9% fine silver, this $5 Australian legal tender coin forms part of the Royal Australian Mint’s Earth & Beyond series and is produced to a strict limited mintage of just 6,000 coins worldwide. Each coin is presented in a protective capsule, housed within a presentation case and outer box, and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

A standout piece for both coin collectors and space enthusiasts alike.