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1 ozAustralien - Wallal Expedition Wallal Expedition 100th Anniversary -Einstein's Theory of Relativity Gravitation - Dome Shape - 2022 Proof - RAM
The Theme features a globe within a gravitational field, which symbolically represents Einstein's theory of relativity, and a depiction of the sun. Where Wallal is located in Australia, the globe has been marked. In addition, the narrow band from whose position the solar eclipse of 1922 could be observed is depicted. Also included in the design are the inscriptions "WALLAL CENTENARY" - "AUSTRALIA TESTS EINSTEIN'S THEORY" and the weight and fineness of the coin. The domed shape coin adds depth to the motive, creating a particularly realistic effect.
The reverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as well as the denomination and year of issue.
Mintage: 5.000 - Original Packaging from Royal Australian Mint
SERIEs : Dome Shape Editions
Technische Daten - Coin Data :
- Australia - 2022 - 5 AUD - Royal Australian Mint - Proof - Dome Shape
- 1 oz = 31,1 g .999 Silver
Die Wallal Expedition
1922 Solar Eclipse Expedition to Test Einstein’s Theory
In 1915 Albert Einstein had published his Theory of Relativity, arguing that gravitational objects experiencing gravitational pull warped space-time around them. Essentially, he said space was curved.
Up until this point, Isaac Newton’s understanding of ‘absolute space and absolute time‘ was accepted as fact. Scientists believed space was rigid.
However, Einstein’s theory was just that – a theory. And a controversial one. Seven years later it was yet to be proven.
Top scientific minds from across the globe had worked together to surmise the best way to prove the theory would be to witness and document light from a distant star bending as it entered the Sun’s gravitational field.
But although cameras existed at the time that could capture light beams, the overwhelming light of the Sun made photographing them impossible.
It was concluded that capturing these images during a total solar eclipse would be their best chance.
Multiple attempts by different scientists were made – the most notable in 1919 when a British team led by Sir Arthur Eddington observed and recorded the bending of star light during a total solar eclipse just off the west coast of Africa. But although Eddington himself proclaimed the expedition a success, the results failed to convince the wider scientific community.
Deflected light from more stars needed to be recorded to officially declare Einstein’s theory correct.
Special features: DOME SHAPE
Motive: Einstein Relativitätstheorie
Country of origin: Australia
Nominal value: 5 AUD
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Quality: PROOF DOME SHAPE
Issue: 2022
Weight: 1 oz = 31,1 g .999 Silber - Silver
Diameter: 38,6 mm
Packaging: Original Packaging Royal Australian Mint
Edition: 5,000
