From the birth of a star to its dramatic finale, The Beauty of the Universe series presents the most spectacular phenomena in the universe in the most spectacular way possible on a coin. Each coin has a different ingenious shape that illustrates its respective astronomical phenomenon to stunning effect. Waves, sweeps and bends recreate the energy and drama of the cosmos. Not just full of dynamic and exciting events, the universe is both infinitely diverse and infinitely beautiful.
Issued in May 2024, Supernova is the first coin in the series and is followed by Einstein Ring in 2025, Cat's Eye Nebula in 2026, Gravitational Wave in 2027 and Protostar in 2028.