2022 $5 1oz Ag Domed 40mm Proof Coin – Wallal Centenary – Australia Tests Einstein’s Theory

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In 1922, the eyes of the international scientific community were focused on an expedition of scientists to Wallal, Western Australia to photograph a total eclipse due on 21 September.

Precise measurements of the apparent position of the stars near the eclipsed Sun were photographed and provided the evidence supporting Einstein’s revolutionary Theory of General Relativity!

The expedition was organised to conclusively prove Einstein’s theory following the first photographic evidence captured during the 29 May 1919 eclipse expedition led by Sir Arthur Eddington.

Teams from multiple countries as well as local astronomers from the Perth Observatory formed the 1922 expedition led by William Campbell from the Lick Observatory (USA), who were successful in taking the images of the eclipse that provided the evidence to support Einstein’s theory.

• Coin’s reverse design illustrates the location of Wallal, Australia, the narrow band from which the eclipse could be best seen and the Earth sitting within a funnel depicting Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity

• Certificate of Authenticity

• Encapsulated fine silver domed coin in presentation case and outer box

• Coin’s obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
designed by Jody Clark

• Australian legal tender

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