Celebrate the Mastery of the Universe with
Monnaie de Paris and Krause Publications
in the Reach for the Stars Sweepstakes

To celebrate the 2009 International Year of Astronomy and the 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon, Monnaie de Paris has issued a range of unique coins marking the event in style.

Through a stunning technological innovation, the Mint has created coins with a raised surface, resulting in the first domed coins depicting a lunar relief on a convex reverse.

Grand Prize: International Year of Astronomy 2009—50 EUR Gold Proof 1/4 oz Coin—Approximate Value: $550 USD

Also awarded will be one 50 Eur, 5 ounce silver International Year of Astronomy coin valued at approximately $480 USD, as well as one 10 Euro, 22.2g silver International Year of Astronomy coin, valued at $62 USD.

These beautiful coins are just a small sampling of those found in both the 2009 and 2010 range. Click here to visit the Monnaie de Paris online boutique to purchase yours today. To hear Mintmaster Christophe Beaux speak of the newest additions to the line in an exclusive interview in Berlin, click here.

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