This new Silver coin is a tribute to a Canadian hero, Dr. Roberta Bondar, and her historic space mission 25 years ago. The coin has a unique shape, that lends itself perfectly to recreating the curvature of our planet. The coin’s glow-in-the-dark photo luminescent elements add a new twist on the view of Canada. Limited worldwide mintage of 8.500 coins. The reverse design by Canadian artist Alexandra Lefort combines colour with glow-in-the-dark effects to recreate a breathtaking view of Earth from space. The partial view of the Western Hemisphere places the focus on North Americaspecifically Canadawhile the application of colour captures the nuances that characterize the different regions, and the different blues that mark the ocean depth. Within the outer band that frames the field, the 25th anniversary of Dr. Roberta Bondars historic space mission is commemorated by the number 25 and a miniature depiction of the space shuttle Discovery, as it appeared on Dr. Bondars personal mission crest. Roberta Bondar Roberta Bondar is Canada’s first female astronaut and the first neurologist in space. Following more than a decade as NASA’s head of space medicine, Bondar became a consultant and speaker in the business, scientific, and medical communities. Bondar has received many honours including the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, the NASA Space Medal, over 22 honorary degrees and induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. The item “VIEW OF CANADA FROM SPACE 25th Anniversary Convex Silver Coin 25$ Canada 2017″ is in sale since Wednesday, November 02, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “powercoin_italy” and is located in Roma. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada