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James Webb Space Telescope images inspire us to celebrate the wonders of the universe!
Read on as we take a closer look at the latest images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, and our stunning collection of commemoratives celebrating the Wonders of the Universe.
Our universe is a place of beauty, awe, and unknowns; an expanse full of intrigue that has drawn our gaze for centuries. From prehistoric cave paintings of the night sky to the stellar images sent back from NASA’s Hubble Telescope, we continue to fuel our fascination with what lies beyond what the eye can see…
In recent weeks, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope – a new telescope kitted out with the latest technology – has captured some genuinely breath-taking images of our universe, captivating audiences and making global headlines.
The Webb Telescope provides us with insights into the “deepest” reaches of the known universe, offering up some of the most detailed images of the cosmos ever seen.
Take a look below at some of the outstanding images from Webb’s observations of our universe…
Carina Nebula – also known as the Cosmic Cliffs, this is the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region called NGC 3324. Its “peaks” are about 7 light-years high. 
The Cartwheel Galaxy and companion galaxies – formed as the result of a high-speed collision that occurred about 400 million years ago, and is composed of two colourful rings. 
Southern Ring Nebula – a planetary nebula approximately 2,500 light-years away. 
Stephan’s Quintet – a visual grouping of five galaxies depicting how galaxies interact with one another. 
Webb’s First Deep Field image of galaxy cluster SMACS 0723. This is the “deepest” image of space we’ve seen to date, with thousands of galaxies coming into view.
Experts estimate that the universe stretches out infinitely – and with all that space to fill the scale of the planets, stars, and nebulas within it is tough to comprehend…
But today, you can take a tiny part of our universe home with our Wonders of the Universe Commemorative Set – and each commemorative is small enough to fit in your pocket!
The Wonders of the Universe Commemorative Set celebrates eight of the most magnificent and marvellous entities within our universe including The Milky Way – home to our Solar System, black holes, and supernovas!
Each commemorative is struck to a superior proof-like finish, with full-colour images individually applied. Your commemorative set comes with a FREE presentation case (worth £9.95), alongside information on each ‘wonder’ within the collection. And you can even pay for your set in instalments of as little as £15.
Just 995 sets were ever produced, so you won’t want to delay if you’d like to secure one of our remaining commemorative sets. Only a limited number remain available. I’d hate for you to miss out on a collectable item that’s truly out of this world.
Watch our video to find out more about the Wonders of the Universe Set!
Quiz time! Do you know how many Lighthouses are in the UK and Channel Islands?
Did you know that on the jagged coast of the UK and the Channel Islands there are an estimated 251 Lighthouses? Each tower and the people who have lived and worked in them over the centuries have kept an untold number of ships and sailors safe.
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Stevenson — the man who constructed some of the most important and iconic lighthouses in the British Isles.
Not only did he build lighthouses, but he also improved upon their design by inventing intermittent and flashing warning lights, undoubtedly saving the lives of many as the lights helped warn sailors of dangerous areas and guided them to safety.
To celebrate the amazing work of Robert Stevenson, a brand-new collection of Jersey £2 coins have been issued. These £2 coins have been beautifully designed by artist Tabitha Mary, and each features the image of an iconic lighthouse from around the UK and the British Isles.
Continue reading to find out more about each of the iconic UK and British Isles lighthouses featured on this BRAND NEW set of coins…
Take a closer look at our set of Lighthouse £2 Coins below!
Bell Rock Lighthouse
The Bell Rock Lighthouse is situated off the Angus Coast in Scotland.
Designed by Robert Stevenson, it’s the world’s oldest working sea-washed lighthouse, established in 1811.
St. John’s Point Lighthouse
St. John’s Point is one of 65 active lighthouses on the Irish Coast and is a well-known beacon in the northeastern Irish Sea.
Built in 1844, it’s the tallest lighthouse in Ireland, standing over 40 meters tall.
Trwyn Du Lighthouse
Situated in Wales, Trywn Du is also known as Penmon Lighthouse and marks the channel between Puffin Island and Penmon Point.
In 1996 the lighthouse was converted to run on solar power.
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Portland Bill is a functioning lighthouse on the Isle of Portland in Dorset.
Its distinctive red and white tower first shone its famous four flashes of light every twenty seconds on 11th January 1906 and has a range of 25 nautical miles.
La Corbière Lighthouse
La Corbière lighthouse is a historic structure which was first lit in 1874.
It’s one of the most significant monuments in Jersey and is located at the extreme southwestern point of the Bailiwick of Jersey. It is flanked by rocks and can be reached by a causeway.
This set has some rare collectable features you won’t want to miss out on! Not only does each coin feature a never-before-seen porthole design around each lighthouse, but it also has an edition limit of only 2,022. This is extremely unusual for a BU £2 set, as usually there is no edition limit, making this collection one of the most limited £2 sets ever!
These stunning coins come in a presentation pack featuring artwork by the designer, making this a valuable piece to hand down to feature generations. I’m sure you’ll agree that these are unlikely to be around for long.
Click here to secure your British Isles Lighthouse BU £2 collection today >>>
This Ultra High-Relief Coin Pair Will Leave You THUNDERSTRUCK
Today I want to show you two stunning ultra high-relief coins that have just been released…
Part of the Norse Gods coins series, this coin PAIR features Odin, the one-eyed All-Father, and the mighty Thor, the Thunder God.
These coins really will leave you thunderstruck, but you don’t have to take my word for it – let’s take a closer look at those intricate details…
Limited to JUST 2,500 Worldwide!
With each coin limited to just 2,500 worldwide, and with even less for UK collectors, they are unlikely to be around for long in this limited-edition pair.
In the coins, Odin is portrayed as an immensely wise, one-eyed old man. The Reverse of the coin depicts Odin accompanied by his animal companions.
The mighty Thor can also be seen with a dramatic design, high relief detail and antique finish. The Reverse of the coin portrays Thor in his Godly attire with each Obverse featuring the regal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
ULTRA-High Relief Finish
These coins feature some of the most impressive minting techniques you will ever see, but the highlight certainly has to be their incredibly intricate level of detail.
The coins themselves do not conform to the generic round specification and have actually been struck in the shape of the Norse Gods themselves.
Thanks to Smartminting technology and processes that can only be achieved by a small number of mints across the world, it’s impossible to see these coin as anything other than a three-dimensional piece of art. The ultra-high relief shows Thor and Odin almost emerging from the coins – can you see the three-dimensional effect in the video? They almost feel life-like!
And it’s this immense depth and detail that couldn’t have been captured without the coins’ antique finish. Applied by hand, it guarantees that each coin truly is unique.
Exclusive ‘FLOATING’ presentation!
That’s not all – you have the opportunity to own this intricate coin pair in a unique and limited ‘floating’ presentation.
You’ll be able to view your coins, obverse and reverse, inside a special frame presentation, giving the illusion that they’re floating on your display shelf.
With only a small number available for UK collectors, how often do you get the chance to add a coin pairing as unique as this one to your collection?
Rarely.
Click here to secure your very own Thor and Odin Coin Pair today >>