Up for auction is the biggest lunar meteorite on the market along with its corresponding NFT, including all the relevant authentication paperwork. The highest bidder will receive the NFT together with the physical meteorite.

The original weight of the lunar meteorite was 1571 gram. After extracting two bits for both scientific analysis and for deposit at The Meteoritical Society the remaining net weight is 1502 gram.

The auction amount for the meteorite and its NFT will be determined by the highest bid placed during the auction period. The starting bid is 100 ETH or 230000 USD and bid increments will be displayed on the auction page of the Polytrade marketplace. Estimate price: 150 - 250 ETH (250000-580000 USD).

Yes, after months of investigating and testing we finalized our authenticity file based on the report by Prof. Dr. Audrey Bouvier. The Meteoritical Society has officially assigned the unique ID (NWA 14727) to this lunar meteorite.

The Meteoritical Society is an international organization dedicated to the promotion of research and education in planetary science with emphasis on the studies of meteorites and other extraterrestrial materials that further our understanding of the origin of the solar system. The Meteoritical Society, established in 1933, is the world's leading authority on meteorite registration.

Audrey Bouvier is one of the world's leading experts on lunar meteorites. She began her career at the University of Arizona, where she spent several years studying NASA's Apollo samples.

No. Quite often meteorites when tested are given an existing number of a specimen that is similar in type. This way extensive administration and costs are avoided. The piece on auction here has its own number: NWA 14727, meaning that the entry in the database of The Meteoritical Society exclusively describes this particular specimen.

Lunar meteorites are extremely rare. They represent less than 0.1% of all meteorites found on Earth. In terms of mass, lunar meteorites make up even less, with an estimated total mass of around 1159 kilograms (2555 lbs) according to Washington University (2023). This accounts for less than 0.01% of the total meteorite mass collected on Earth, making them highly valuable and sought-after.

Stone gallery is the current owner of the meteorite. As a family-owned business and a world renowned gallery for crystals, fossils, and meteorites since 1963. Stone gallery participates in major art fairs around the globe and was recently featured in The New York Times and the Financial Times.

Max Masin (3nd generation) and Roy Masin (2rd generation) in their gallery.

Yes! Prof. Dr. Audrey Bouvier was able to determine the so called ‘earth age’: 26 thousand years. After investigating and testing we finalized our authenticity file based on the report by Prof. Dr. Audrey Bouvier. The official allocation of the unique ID (NWA 14727) is done by the Meteoritical Society for this lunar meteorite.
The Meteoritical Society is an international organization dedicated to the promotion of research and education in planetary science with emphasis on the studies of meteorites and other extraterrestrial materials that further our understanding of the origin of the solar system. The Society was established in 1933 and currently is the global authority on meteorites.
Audrey Bouvier is one of the world's leading experts on lunar meteorites. She began her career at the University of Arizona, where she spent several years studying NASA's Apollo samples.

Yes, Polytrade ensures a secure process. 100% of your funds will be held in escrow until the item is successfully delivered. If any issues arise with the delivery, please contact The Stone gallery first (https://stonegallery.nl/). For unresolved delivery issues, you can reach out to Polytrade at redeem@polytrade.finance.

Delivery of your collectible will take place within 3-5 weeks, depending on your location. The Stone Gallery Team will deliver the Lunar meteorite to you in person at any location all over the world.

No, there is no shipping fee involved.

To place a bid, simply navigate to the auction page on the Polytrade marketplace, connect your wallet, and place your bid using "Send Offer" button. Ensure that your bid meets or exceeds the current highest bid and adheres to the bid increments set for the auction.

No, once a bid is placed, it is considered final and binding. Be sure to confirm your bid amount before submission.

The auction will run for 7 days, starting from 9th September. The exact end time is displayed on the auction page, so make sure to place your bids before the deadline.

The auction accepts bids in USDC. Ensure your wallet has sufficient USDC ($230,000) to cover both the bid and any applicable gas fees before placing your bid.

Yes, you are free to resell the NFT on the Polytrade marketplace after you have received it.

Owning the NFT provides you with a digital representation of the lunar meteorite. You can redeem the NFT to claim the physical object. Once redeemed, the NFT will be permanently destroyed (burned).

Redeeming the meteorite is optional. If you choose not to redeem it after the one-year period, you may continue holding the NFT as a digital representation of ownership or sell it on secondary markets.