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5 Cedis Space Cube, Aletai Meteorite
| Issuer | Bank of Ghana |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a series of deeply struck concentric circular grooves radiating outward from a central raised triangular recess, which serves as the inset mount for a genuine Aletai meteorite cube. The hypnotic spiral-like pattern of concentric rings creates a vortex effect drawing the eye toward the meteorite insert at the centre. A banner-style label in the lower portion of the field carries the inscription ALETAI METEORITE · CHINA in incuse lettering. The antique finish accentuates the relief of the concentric grooves, enhancing the dramatic visual impact of the design. The overall composition evokes the cosmic origin of the included meteorite specimen. |
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The Aletai meteorite field in Xinjiang, China, is one of the largest known strewn fields on Earth, with individual masses recovered over centuries — some fragments exceeding 20 tonnes. The meteorite embedded in this coin is genuine pallasite or iron-nickel material sourced from that field, making the inclusion scientifically legitimate rather than decorative novelty.
Ghana has no particular astronomical or geological connection to the Aletai find. The Bank of Ghana issues these numismatic pieces purely as a licensing vehicle — a common arrangement among smaller sovereigns whose mint programs are managed almost entirely by European bullion coin producers, in this case almost certainly the Czech-based Czech Mint.