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2008 9g Austria Silver / Niobium 2008 9g Austria Silver / Niobium Fascination Light PN PN
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| SKU | 01200207 |
|---|---|
| Description | 5 – in capsule with certificate, case and ribbon |
| Condition | Newly minted |
| Face Value | EUR 25 |
| Fineness | 900/1000 |
| Country | Austria |
| Weight (g) | 16.500000 |
| Fine Weight (g) | 9.000000 |
| Material | Silver / Niobium |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Condition | PN |
| Mintage | 65000 |
| Series | Silver Niobium Coins |
| Issue Date | 12.03.2008 |
| Delivery date | Immediate |
This exceptional collector coin, issued by the Austrian Mint in 2008, is a key piece from their groundbreaking Silver-Niobium series. It celebrates the "Fascination Light" (Faszination Licht), paying homage to Carl Auer von Welsbach, an Austrian pioneer in lighting technology, and the evolution of artificial light. This coin is particularly renowned for its unique, vibrant green niobium core, achieved through a specialized anodic oxidation process. The "PN" in your query indicates that the coin is in either Proof (P) or Brilliant Uncirculated (N/BU) quality, signifying a pristine, collector-grade condition as issued by the mint. Obverse: Designed by Herbert Wähner, the silver outer ring features the inscription "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH" and "25 EURO 2008". The central, vibrant green niobium core depicts a beautifully detailed gas lamp being lit outside Vienna's neo-Gothic City Hall. This imagery directly references Carl Auer von Welsbach's contributions to early gas lighting.
Reverse: Also designed by Herbert Wähner, this side explores the broader theme of light. The green niobium core shows a stylized sun, representing the ultimate natural source of light. Spreading outwards into the silver outer ring are various stages of lighting technology, from traditional gas lights and early electric light bulbs to modern neon lights and LEDs. A partial portrait of Carl Auer von Welsbach is also integrated into the design within the silver ring.
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