[meteorite-list] Nantan Meteorite Coin in National Geographic

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello everyone,

Just a note that the Nantan meteorite coin is mentioned in the latest 
National Geographic.

"In the Money

Pardon me, is that a meteorite in your coin? Actually, yes! A growing number 
of countries are embedding objects in commemoratives. That's how space 
debris from China ended up in a coin from Palau. A tpyical mintage is 1,000 
to 10,000 coins, priced $50 to $100 for silver, about $1,000 for gold. The 
result can be a boon for national coffers. Canada and Poland are among the 
nations minting the coins themselves...."

Interestingly the article shows several "embedded objects in commemorative 
coins", but not the Nantan coin.

(There is also an interesting article on global warming and the National 
Geographic is always cool....so pick it up if interested.)

Clear Skies,
Mark