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An incredible view of the red planet from its largest and innermost moon, in vibrant full color on this ultra-low-mintage (just 999) pure silver frosted cameo proof! Innovative digital color technology reveals Mars as a dramatic scarlet presence set in the cosmos! Mars has always fascinated humanity. From War of the Worlds to the search for life, the Red Planet is both beautiful and alien. In the 21st century, the Mars rovers continue their exploration, but NASA has a bigger goal-land humans on Mars, the next step after the Moon. NASA has long been preparing for manned Mars missions, a reality that might just happen in the next decade. Most people will only ever experience Mars as a small red disk in the clear night sky. Now, a handful of lucky collectors can appreciate Mars from a much MUCH! Closer perspective with this legal tender stunner! This is your golden opportunity to take in Mars from the silent, alien moon of Phobos, where a lone astronaut stands awe-struck by the ethereal grandeur of the red planet in extreme close-up. Spectacularly struck in digital color, the exquisite beauty of Mars is overwhelming! Its intense red hues are framed by the deep-space colors of the cosmos. Beautiful, majestic and truly unique, Mars from Phobos features a superb view of the red planet, as our astronaut spacewalks on Mars’ largest moon. Struck from 1 full troy ounce of 99.9% pure silver, there are only 999 of these prestigious proofs for the entire planet-far too few to satisfy the hordes of outer space collectors. Presented in a handsome display case with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity, heed our advice-make this silver stunner yours today! Phobos, A Most Unusual Moon. Mars has two moons, the larger Phobos and the smaller Deimos. Phobos orbits just 3,700 miles (6,000 km) above the surface of Mars, the closest of any moon to its planet in the entire solar system. With such a tiny orbit around the Red Planet, Phobos circles Mars in just 7-1/2 hours! From the surface of Mars, Phobos appears to rise in the west, cross the sky in little more than 4 hours, and set in the east, twice each Martian day! Mars in Science Fiction. Mars figures heavily in sci fi literature. It’s easily the most storied planet, described in novels by the all-time greats. H. War of the World. S describes an invasion of Earth by the physically inferior but technologically advanced Martians. From the “turnabout is fair play” category: Ray Bradbury’s. Explores the apocalyptic destruction of Martian civilization at the hands of humans. In Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars. The first of the Martian Series starring John Carter, the Martians refer to their home world as Barsoom. Lewis called the red planet Malacandra in his sci-fi masterpiece. Out of the Silent Planet. More recently, NASA astronaut Mark Watney got stranded on Mars in one of the greatest survival tales of all time. Don’t have time to read the book? The 2015 Ridley Scott film of the same name, starring Matt Damon, is excellent. A lone astronaut stands on the surface of Mars’ largest moon, Phobos, watching the Red Planet rise against the backdrop of deep space. The legend MARS FROM PHOBOS denotes the theme. His Majesty, King Charles III, in profile effigy facing left. This portrait was executed by the engraver Jody Clark. The legend CHARLES III, the date of issue and denomination also appear, while the legend 1 OZ 999 SILVER guarantees the weight and purity. The coin is encapsulated inside a luxurious clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and satin, and protected by a full color outer cardboard box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. The image of the back side of the certificate is a mint-supplied image intended for general reference only. Serial number on image is NOT indicative of the serial number you will receive! Proof with Digital Color Technology. 999 Fine (Pure) Silver.