Mars Coin – Solid Copper Red Planet Worry Coin
The Mars Solid Copper Coin captures the rugged beauty of the Red Planet in a compact, tactile form. Struck from solid copper, the coin displays the surface features of Mars at an impressive 1:214,195,583.59 scale, giving collectors and space enthusiasts a miniature representation of the planet’s areography.
An expertly applied patina darkens the recessed areas of the design, helping the raised features stand out with dramatic contrast. The result is a warm copper finish with deep shadows and highlights that echo the rocky, cratered landscape of Mars. Its comfortable size makes it ideal as a worry coin, pocket token, educational gift, conversation piece, or reminder of humanity’s ongoing journey into space.
Each coin comes in archival-style packaging with a description of the coin and Mars facts, making it ready for gifting or display. This item is also available as a charm or necklace option, allowing the Red Planet to be carried as a unique piece of science-inspired jewelry.
Please note: Sale is for one coin. Product photos may show both front and back views or multiple coins for detail and comparison.
Features
- Solid copper Mars coin with detailed planetary surface engraving
- Created using areographical data from NASA
- Areographically correct at a 1:214,195,583.59 scale to Mars
- Expert patina highlights the engraved craters, plains, and surface details
- Great as a worry coin, reminder coin, collectible, or astronomy gift
- Comfortable pocket-size design
- Includes packaging with coin description and Mars facts
- Made in the United States
Specifications
| Product Name | Mars Coin – Solid Copper |
|---|---|
| Material | Solid Copper |
| Diameter | 1.25 inches |
| Scale | 1:214,195,583.59 scale to Mars |
| Finish | Patinated copper finish to enhance engraved details |
| Weight | Approximately 0.96 oz. listed product weight; struck copper weight listed as 31.5 g, approximately 1.11 oz. |
| Packaging | Includes descriptive packaging with Mars facts |
| Country of Origin | Made in the United States |
History of Mars
Mars has been observed since ancient times because it is visible to the naked eye. Its distinctive red appearance made it stand out among the wandering lights of the night sky, inspiring mythology, astronomy, and scientific curiosity for thousands of years. Often called the Red Planet, Mars receives its reddish color from iron-rich dust and minerals on its surface.
In the modern era, Mars has become one of the most studied planets in our solar system. Spacecraft, orbiters, landers, and rovers have explored its surface, searching for clues about its geology, atmosphere, climate history, and the possibility that liquid water once flowed there. Mars continues to be a major focus of space exploration, representing both scientific discovery and humanity’s long-standing dream of reaching another world.
The Mars Coin – Solid Copper is more than a decorative token. It is a miniature tribute to the Red Planet, struck in real copper and designed with scientific inspiration. Whether carried as a worry coin, displayed with a collection, given as a gift, or worn as a charm or necklace, this coin is a meaningful keepsake for astronomy lovers, science enthusiasts, collectors, students, and anyone captivated by the mystery of Mars.
