Australia

2016

This Australian five-dollar silver coin is dedicated to the Northern Sky constellation Cassiopeia, presented through a vivid colorized depiction of the night sky. The reverse showcases the constellation mapped against a deep blue cosmic background with stars connected in a stylized astronomical grid, evoking both scientific star charts and poetic interpretations of the universe. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, grounding the celestial theme within a contemporary monetary context. The coin bridges astronomy, visual storytelling, and modern minting techniques, transforming scientific observation into an accessible and emotionally engaging artistic object.