NGC 1097 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 45 million light-years away in the constellation Fornax. What makes this galaxy particularly fascinating is its prominent bar-shaped structure of stars that cuts through its center, creating a bridge between the galaxy's spiral arms. This galaxy is the latest to feature in a proof coin series issued on behalf of Cameroon. Today, 2024 17.5 Gram Black Proof Cameroon Silver NGC 1097 Galaxy Coins are available at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a window box display, themed shipper, and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Black, proof coin!
• Limited mintage of only 700 coins!
• Contains 17.5 Grams (.5626 Troy oz) of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of 500 Francs (CFA) is fully backed by the Cameroonian government.
• On the obverse is the coat of arms of Cameroon.
• The reverse features a depiction of the NGC 1097 galaxy.

Perhaps most intriguing about NGC 1097 is its role as a "laboratory" for studying galaxy mergers and interactions. The galaxy is accompanied by several smaller satellite galaxies, and evidence suggests it has cannibalized smaller galaxies in the past. This ongoing process of galactic cannibalism provides valuable insights into how large galaxies grow and evolve through mergers with smaller companions.

All 2024 17.5 Gram Black Proof Cameroon Silver NGC 1097 Galaxy Coins are available with a black window display case. This protects the coin and allows for safe display. Each coin comes with an outer shipper and a Certificate of Authenticity from the mint. The coins are black, proof specimens with darker visuals for the galaxy and frosted designs.

On the obverse of the 2024 Black Proof Cameroon Silver NGC 1097 Galaxy Coins, you will find a depiction of the coat of arms of Cameroon. This design consists of a shield with scales at the center and a star above the scale. The shield is backed by crossed battle axes and comes with radiating lines in the background field.

The reverse side of 2024 17.5 Gram Black Proof Silver NGC 1097 Galaxy Coins comes with a depiction of the NGC 1097 galaxy. One of the most striking features of NGC 1097 is its set of jet-like filaments, which appear to stream out from the galaxy's bright central region. These filaments, discovered in 1984, are thought to be composed of material that has been ejected from the galaxy's core.

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