1 oz Silver Coin - Solar System - First Man in Space - 2021
### Solar System - First Man in Space 1 Oz Silver - Proof - Anniversary Special Edition in the Solar System Series - One ounce of 99.9% Silver - Mintage only 800 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box of the Mint This special edition of the **Solar System Series** has been issued by the Czech Mint in honor of the **First Man in Space** - an event that occurred on April 12, 1961 - exactly 60 years ago. The coin was struck from one ounce of silver in proof quality and is limited to only 800 pieces worldwide. The motive features the portrait of the Russian pilot **Juri Gagarin** in a space suit with helmet. In the background is a Vostok-1 rocket ready for launch. The date of the historic day "12.04.1961" as well as the inscription "PRVNÍ ČLOVĚK VE VESMÍRU" (Eng: The first man in space) were also integrated into the design. The reverse shows the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which is framed in a circle above the Earth, and the Vostok 3KA floating in orbit. In addition, the inscriptions "2 DOLLARS", "NIUE ISLAND", "2021" and "ELIZABETH II" can be seen. The limited **Special edition of the Solar System Series** is delivered in the original box of the Mint including a certificate of authenticity.