1 oz Copper Ascension Island
- Sailing Ship: finely struck rigging
- From Pforzheim: Heimerle und Meule
- First Edition: start of the new series
- Sailing ShipA three-master with full sails on rough seas
- From PforzheimGerman traditional house with over 175 years of history
- First EditionThe ideal foundation for your collection of this series
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Copper coin
The red metal.A three-masted ship under full sail.
1 ounce of 999 copper, issuing country Ascension Island, 2025 issue. The image shows the side with the ship.
1 ounce copper, Ascension Island 2025, side with the three-masted ship, image
1 ounce of 999 copper, issuing country Ascension Island, 2025 issue. The image shows the side with the ship.
The Copper Age
The first tools made of metal
Copper was the first metal from which people made tools and weapons. At first they took native copper, as nature brings it forth in pure form, and hammered it into shape.
A copper pendant from the north of today’s Iraq is dated to about 8700 BC. It is estimated that copper was known as early as 7,000 years before tin; the time up to bronze is therefore also called the Copper Age.
Fire
Above 1,080 °C, copper turns liquid.
After hammering, people learned to melt copper and cast it in moulds. Egyptian sandstone furnaces and crucibles bear witness to this.
More than 5,300 years ago, Ötzi carried an axe with a blade of almost pure copper from southern Tuscany. It had been cast in a mould and, once cooled, compressed by hammering.
The name
The metal from Cyprus
- KýprosGreek: Cyprus
- aes cypriumLatin: metal from Cyprus
- cuprumLate Latin, hence Cu
- kupharOld High German, 9th century
- KupferGerman, since Middle High German
In antiquity Cyprus was a major supplier of the metal, as the Etymological Dictionary of German records.
More than 3,000 years ago, copper bars were already being made on Cyprus. One of them, weighing almost 37 kilograms and bearing an impressed mark, is now in the British Museum.
The colour
A metal with a colour of its own
Copper is one of the very few metals with a colour of its own. Pure copper is salmon red, as the German copper association describes it.
Hardly any metal conducts heat as well. And copper is dense: a cube measuring one centimetre along each edge weighs almost nine grams.
Time
The patina grows with the years
Exposed to the air, copper first takes on a dark brown to almost black layer, which on a roof is largely even after about two to three years. Over many years this usually becomes the green of old copper roofs.
This patina protects the metal beneath it, and it is not verdigris.
Patina makes copper more beautiful with age.
The piece
A ship and a coat of arms
The side with the ship carries no lettering: a three-masted ship under full sail on a rough sea, with a seabird in flight, clouds and a hilly coast with palm trees.
The other side names the island, weight, fineness, year and face value. In the centre is the coat of arms with the green mountain, three seabirds and two green turtles.
The island
Ascension Island is a volcanic island in the South Atlantic; it was given its name in 1503, on Ascension Day. Its beaches are home to the largest green turtle nesting site in the South Atlantic. Two of these turtles hold the coat of arms on the coin.
Three-masterThe three-masted ship
SeabirdThe seabird
Coat of armsThe island’s coat of arms
Face valueYear and face value
The image up close
Two sizes, one design
The ounce and the quarter ounce in proportion to their diameters.
1 ounce
1/4 ounce
At a glance
- Issuing country
- Ascension Island
- Face value
- 1 dollar
- Year
- 2025
- Metal
- Copper
- Fineness
- 999/1,000
- Weight
- 1 ounce
- Maker
- Heimerle + Meule
- Quality
- Brilliant uncirculated
For more than 10,000 years, people have been shaping copper.
1 oz Copper Ascension Island 2025 – Maritime Elegance in Pure Copper
Discover a true gem for your collection: The 1 oz Copper Ascension Island 2025 combines the finest minting craftsmanship with the warm shine of humanity's oldest utility metal. As the first issue in this series, this coin offers collectors and newcomers alike the perfect opportunity to dive into the fascinating world of copper coins.
A Sailing Ship as a Symbol of Adventure and Discovery
The design of this extraordinary coin will make every collector's heart beat faster. A majestic sailing ship cuts through the ocean waves – its sails billowing in the wind, ready for new horizons. In the background, a coastal landscape takes shape, while a single bird glides through the cloud-covered sky. The level of detail is remarkable: every piece of rigging, every wave has been struck into the warm copper with the utmost precision.
The reverse proudly presents the coat of arms of Ascension Island, flanked by two sea turtles – the characteristic inhabitants of this remote Atlantic island. The inscription "ASCENSION ISLAND • 1 oz CU 999" as well as the face value "ONE DOLLAR" and the year of issue 2025 complete the harmonious overall design.
Technical Perfection from German Manufacturing
Produced by the renowned German traditional company Heimerle und Meule, this coin stands for uncompromising quality. The Pforzheim precious metal foundry looks back on a history of more than 175 years and guarantees the highest minting standards.
Key Specifications at a Glance:
- Fineness: 999/1,000 – purest copper
- Weight: 31.10 grams (1 ounce)
- Diameter: 40.50 mm
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Face value: 1 Dollar
- Packaging: Protective coin capsule
Why Collect Copper Coins?
Copper has fascinated humanity for millennia. Long before gold and silver served as means of payment, copper was the first metal that humans learned to use. This historical significance makes copper coins something truly special.
Copper coins offer newcomers the ideal opportunity to familiarize themselves with the unique feel and appearance of bullion coins – without having to dig deep into their pockets.
Advantages of This Copper Coin:
- The perfect introduction to the world of coin collecting
- High-quality German minting craftsmanship
- Attractive maritime design with collector's potential
- Protected storage in the included coin capsule
- First issue of the series – especially interesting for series collectors
Ascension Island – An Island Full of History
Located in the middle of the South Atlantic, between Africa and South America, Ascension Island rises from the waves. This volcanic island once served as an important supply point for sailing ships on their long voyages. The sailing ship design on this coin recalls this maritime past, making it a true piece of history you can hold in your hands.
The combination of an exotic country of issue, first-class German craftsmanship, and the timeless charm of copper makes this coin a must-have for every collector. Whether as the cornerstone of a new collection or as an addition to an existing one – the 1 oz Copper Ascension Island 2025 will captivate you.
Secure this special collector's item now and hold a piece of maritime history in your hands!
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