Canada: 2019 25 Cent First Canadian In Space Coin

Canada: 2019 25 Cent First Canadian In Space Coin

Design: The reverse features a central core image of Challenger superimposed over Earth. The realistic design of the space shuttle is surrounded by concentric circles representing different sections of Earth's atmosphere. The inner core represents the troposphere where the shuttle launched, the inner ring is the thermosphere where the shuttle orbited, and the outer ring is outer space. The 35 maple leaves which adorn the outer ring represent the commemorated 35 years, also identified with the "1984–2019" as printed on the coin along with "CANADA." The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, also surrounded by 35 maple leaves.

Mintage: 15000

Composition: Tri-metallic (Brass, cupronickel and bronze)

Finish: specimen

Weight (g): 12.51

Diameter (mm): 50.25

Edge: serrated

Face value: 25 Cent

Artist: Tony Bianco (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)