Palau - 400th Anniversary of the Telescope - 2008 - Proof Silver Crowns - Cherrywood Box & COA - This two crown set depicts two events relating directly to the telescope: The first coin shows Hans Lippershey who invented the telescope in 1608 and the second coin shows the Hubble telescope in space. Each of the two coin have embedded optical glass and come with instructions on making a hand-held working telescope. The coins come in a hand-rubbed cherrywood presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity.