20 Euro Einstein Ring

Issuer Austria
Year 2025
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 20 Euros
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 22.42 g
Diameter 34 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Colored, Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3392
Obverse description A circular wave curves upwards on the obverse of the coin. Representing an Einstein ring, this is the pictorial multiplication of the light source on the left. Between the light source and the observer, a cluster of galaxies is simplified in the centre, which deflects the light many times due to its gravity. The German for ‘gravitational lens’ refers to its function in this context. The formula Δ∅=4GM/bcÇ, which can be used to calculate the deflection of light, completes the design.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH 2025 Δ∅ Δ∅= 4GM/bc² LICHT-QUELLE GRAVITATIONS-LINSE 20 EURO
Reverse description The coin’s reverse has the same basic shape as the obverse but features a colour-printed interpretation of an Einstein ring.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EINSTEINRING
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage 2025 - Proof - 30 000
Numisquare ID 2443954760
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