Following the popularity of the Southern Sky Series the Royal Australian Mint is using the same stunning design techniques and superb craftsmanship to pay tribute to the awe-inspiring northern sky constellations. The first of the new three-coin series features the Cassiopeia constellation named after the Greek mytholigical queen of Ethiopia.

Its recognisable 'M' or 'W' shape now adorns an Australian 2016 99.9% pure silver five dollar colour printed proof.

Cassiopeia can still be seen in the northern skies today with her throne circling the celestial pole and her arm desperately hanging on. As per Poseidon's wishes the constellation is sometimes seen upside down and appears as either an M or W depending on when it is being viewed. After being catalogued in the second century by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy it is still classed as one of today's 88 modern constellations.

The coin is housed encapsulated in a black hinged-lid presentation case protected by an illustrated cardboard shipper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.