20 Euro Silver Coin - The Beauty of the Universe - Cat's Eye Nebula - 2026
### The Beauty of the Universe (3.) - Cat’s Eye Nebula 20 Euro - 22.42 Gram Silver - Proof - 3rd Issue in the series "The Beauty of the Universe" - Mintage 30,000 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The series **"The Beauty of the Universe"** from the **Austrian Mint** is dedicated to the most spectacular phenomena in the universe, presented in an unconventional way. The third issue shows the **Cat’s Eye Nebula**. This planetary nebula is also known as **NGC 6543** and is located in the constellation Draco. It was formed when a dying star expelled its outer layers into space. The resulting gas structures are illuminated by the intense radiation of the remaining stellar core, creating its characteristic eye-like appearance. At a distance of around 3,300 light-years, the Cat’s Eye Nebula is one of the best-known and most extensively studied objects of its kind. The motive of the **uniquely shaped coin** shows a colored depiction of the Cat’s Eye Nebula as well as the inscription “KATZENAUGENNEBEL”. The reverse again features the nebula, shown here in a stylized form and complemented by astronomical details such as the designation "NGC 6543", the distance of 3,300 ly as well as the coordinates "Declination: +66° 37′ 59″" and "Right Ascension: 17h 58m 33.4s". The design also includes the inscription “REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH”, the year of issue “2026” and the denomination “20 EURO”. In order to depict this phenomenon in a simplified, three-dimensional way, the coin has been designed with a wavy shape, symbolically reflecting the pulsating structure of a star at the end of its life. The **Cat’s Eye Nebula euro silver coin** in proof quality is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.