Burkina Faso ECLIPSE OF THE SUN Solar 3 Oz Silver Coin

Description

Burkina Faso ECLIPSE OF THE SUN Solar 3 Oz Silver Coin Gilded Mintage 999

A total solar eclipse occurred on March 20, 2015. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon’s apparent diameter is larger than the Sun’s, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. It had a magnitude of 1.045. The longest duration of totality was 2 minutes and 47 seconds off the coast of the Faroe Islands. The event was visible as a partial eclipse all across Europe.

Burkina Faso ECLIPSE OF THE SUN Solar 3 Oz Silver Coin

Specifications

Metal – Silver

Mintage – 999

Fineness – (% purity)  99.9

Content – (Troy OZ) 3 oz

Denomination (CFA)  – 1500 Francs

Weight (g)  – 93.31

Diameter (mm)  – 55

Year of Issue 2015

Country – Burkina Faso

Edge  – Smooth

Quality – Proof Like

Exterior Decoration – Gold plated

Package type includes – Luxury box

Certificate of Authenticity – Yes