Ignacy Domeyko, Polish mineralogist and geologist, professor and rector of the University of Santiago de Chile, who contributed to Chile's cultural and industrial development with his work. The silver collector coin minted to celebrate the achievements of Ignatius Domeyko is an ideal addition to any collection. In addition, the coin features sterling silver 925 and a weight of 14.14 g. The obverse features an illustration of an eagle representing the emblem of the Republic of Poland, next to it there is the mountain range of the Domeyko Mountains (Cordillera de Domeyko) and drawings depicting a silver analysis device, a crystal from Ignacy Domeyko's handbook of mineralogy, the plant "Domeykoa oppositifolia" and the mussel "Trigonia domeykoana". In addition, above is the inscription RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA.The reverse depicts an image of a seated Ignacy Domeyko against a background of mountains. Next to it are fragments of a geographical grid and the outline of South America.
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