The original was a limited edition run of 2,077 pieces, and sold out.
The response? Plate it in 24k gold and .999 silver and sell it as an open edition. Mine arrived today, so I figured the community might appreciate a comparison.
While it looks like some of the plating's worn off, checking the other photos shows that it's plated all the way around, the polish of the plating is mirror-smooth and it's reflecting the blue sky overhead.