Discovered in 1996 by Peter Armbruster and Gottfried Münzenber. The origin of the copernicium came from Nicolaus Copernicus. The symbol Cp was suggested to be used for it, but it was rejected at the time.

Price of Copernicium

It has no price since the element cannot be sold.

4 Interesting Facts/bits of Information

1. It is harmful due to it's radioactivity.
2. Only a few atoms have ever been made for Copernicium.
3. Made by bombarding atoms of lead and ions of zinc.
4. It's short half-life makes it difficult to study.