Liftoff: The Liftoff Silver Round is the first in the North American Mint Series as it offers a design of the Apollo 11 spacecraft lifting off from Merritt Island, Florida. [36], On January 18, introductory prices for the non-gold coins were announced; prices for the gold coins, which would fluctuate based on the market, would be determined closer to the opening of sales. Armstrong took eight photographs before Aldrin resumed use of the camera; the eighth[6] has been deemed "one of the most famous photos in history: a portrait of Aldrin, his gold-plated sun visor reflecting the photographer and the Lunar Module, the flag, and the moons horizon against an unimaginably black sky. ", "US Mint reveals proposed designs for 'tails side' of Apollo 11 50th anniversary coins", "Apollo 11 commemorative coins launched in first-strike ceremony", "Apollo 11 3-inch silver dollar provides challenge in production", "U.S. Mint replaces 90 percent silver alloy with .999 fine silver", "Top 10 stories of 2019 included major change to silver coins", "Could the Apollo 11 coin program break a five-year trend? Posey obtained a bipartisan group of cosponsors and introduced legislation in June 2015. [70], Per Mint report of February 14, 2021:[64]. This unprecedented engineering, scientific, and political achievement was the culmination of the efforts of an estimated 400,000 Americans and secured our Nations leadership in space for generations to come. Those whose concepts made the first cut would be notified by July 31, with revised submissions to be made by September 8. [9], Through 2016, advocates attempted to boost support for the bill, which by November had 298 cosponsors, enough to get a floor vote during the lame-duck session of Congress. The Congress of the United States had authorized some 100,000 of these 5-Ounce coins that could be struck. This page contains the following video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/FnRboZn7Zvg, Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members. In 1961, U.S. President John F. Kennedy challenged his nation to land an astronaut on the Moon by the end of the decade, with a safe return to Earth. Prices include surcharges of $50 per 5-ounce silver dollar, $35 per gold coin, $10 per silver dollar, and $5 per half-dollar. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I predict the gold will be an instant sell out, but I cant believe the outrageous price on the 5oz puc! Mike Sold Out, Limited Edition Mezak I am sure will be hawking them this weekend. It was powered at liftoff by Saturn V rockets. [15] These prices were set from the Mint's Pricing of Numismatic Gold, Commemorative Gold, and Platinum Products table. Whatever anyones opinions about these coins, they are going to sell. Two of the coins were struck for sovereign tribal nations in the United States, while a third coin was issued for the Pacific Ocean island nation of Niue. Single Uncirculated 2019-W gold $5 coin, 2,929. [47], Ryder had pledged at the December 2018 first strike ceremony to have some of the coins sent into space,[48] and this came to pass on May 4, 2019, when a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft was launched with two 2019-S proof clad half dollars included in the payload for the International Space Station. The latter logo is used with the special permission of NASA. The surcharge that was generated from the sale of all these coins went, in part, to the Smithsonian Museums Air and Space Museum, and the rest was split between the Astronaut Memorial Foundation and the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. i just got back from the f.u.n. A surcharge of $35 on the gold pieces, $50 on the five-ounce silver dollar, $10 on the smaller silver dollar and $5 on the half dollar would be collected. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. The Coin of the Year Award for 2019-dated issues, from among the various category winners,[69] was announced on March 1, 2021, with the Apollo 11 coin the winner. That issue had seen the 50,000 gold coins sell out in a matter of minutes, with the 400,000 silver dollars gone in less than two weeks. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Prices of the products and their limits are: *Prices for the gold coins will be available the day before their release and based on the trending value of gold. Coins / Commemoratives / $1 Modern Commems (Proof) / 2019-P Apollo 11 $1 DCAM PR Previous Item 2019-P Apollo 11 $1 DCAM PR The Crew: This design in the series offers left-profile portraits of all three men in the Apollo 11 crew. The set has a limited mintage of just 10,000 in total. [63][64] The Apollo coins outsold the American Legion ones, which included a half dollar, smaller dollar and half eagle, each with the same mintage limits, by vast margins. Olson had left the committee by the time the CCAC prepared its annual report, but the chair, Gary Marks, took up the cause and got it included. There is an American flag in the center of the reverse field. 1 bid. At the unveiling, Ryder stated the five-ounce silver dollars, once placed on sale, could sell out in ten minutes. Splash Down: 8 days, 3 hours, 18 minutes, and 35 seconds after lifting off from Cape Canaveral on July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 crew and their landing pod splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on July 24. The mens likenesses are captured above the moons surface with a footprint on the moon itself. The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Two of our state quarters, Maryland and Florida, are on NASAs New Horizons mission exploring Pluto, its moons, and the Kuiper Belt the farthest spacecraft flyby in history. Catalog Details Gary Cooper of Belfast, Maine, created the winning design in the Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin Design Competition. Aldrin and Armstrong spent a total of 21.5 hours on the moons surface exploring and collecting samples. [26] Coin forum bloggers deemed the sales to be dismal, and that they foretold a poor future for numismatics in the United States. Both sides of the Proof Australian Lunar Landing Coin have a black-nickel plating that reflects the darkness of space beyond our planet. Inscriptions on this face include Moon Landing 1969-2019 and the P mint mark of the Perth Mint. The coin used the same designs on the obverse and reverse, was also curved, and differed in size, denomination, and metallic composition. To mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, the Native American Mint also issued a series of silver for sale. Thank you for signing up with United States Mint! Again, the designs were the same, the denomination remained at $1, and all these coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Donated by Mrs. Darlene Medina. Ill buy the gold, but Im having second thoughts on the 5oz. Prices increased by $5 on February 25 for all options then on sale. The clad half dollars had not sold out, but more than 400,000 of the 750,000 had been sold, leading to surcharges totaling nearly $8 million for the designated beneficiary, the Baseball Hall of Fame. Once the Mint recouped its costs, half the remainder of the money would be distributed to the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM) for its "Destination: Moon" exhibit, one quarter to the Astronauts Memorial Foundation and one quarter to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Each die was created using cutting equipment, followed by hand finishingno master die was used. NOT provided they turn a profit But at these prices they should turn a hefty profit! The latter silver proof was offered only in a two-coin set collaboration between the Royal Australian Mint and United States Mint featuring a cupro-nickel silver-clad US one-dollar coin. Greysheet/Greensheet represent "sight-seen" values based on a buyer's in-hand review. All pieces on sale January 24, 2019, and off sale after December 27, 2019, except as noted. by the way the f.u.n. The coins were struck in both Uncirculated and Proof finishes and all of them were struck at the West Point mint. [43] Replacement sleeves were made available beginning in late May to customers who had purchased the half dollar set. coins? Price movement is indicated for price changes in the last 30 days. The only text change to the design of the Half Dollar was the denomination on the Silver Dollar as ONE DOLLAR.. The RAM contribution to this set is the same coin design mentioned above, but lacking the black-nickel plating. As required by the Public Law, the Mint invited American artists to design a common obverse image that is emblematic of the United States Space Program leading up to the first manned Moon landing. The obverse field of the 2019 Proof Australian Lunar Landing Domed Coin includes a depiction of Queen Elizabeth II in a small circular field in the lower portion of the design. The United States Mint is proud to present the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program to celebrate the first manned Moon landing on July 20, 1969, and the efforts of the United States space program leading up to this historic event. ", "Proof 5-ounce silver dollar to cost $224.95 when it goes on sale starting Jan. 24", "Now on sale: US Mint's official Apollo 11 commemorative coins", "Surprise sellout for an Apollo 11 product", "Could Apollo program be failure already? The smaller silver dollar would cost $54.95 for the proof coin and $51.95 in uncirculated, with a household order limit of 100. [55] Prices were set at $78.95 for the print and silver dollar set and $19 above the price of the gold coin for the print/$5 piece set. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program Background The world eagerly watched on July 20, 1969, as Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" E. Aldrin, Jr. took mankind's first steps on the Moon. The 1 oz SilverTowne Apollo 11 Silver Round features images reflective of the moon landing on both sides of the bullion round. [52], By June 30, the Mint had sold 28,068 of the proof half eagles and 11,168 of the uncirculated. [23] During the second round of the Apollo 11 competition, Mint officials had him submit modified versions of his entry, altering the position of elements of the design. Britains private, family-owned Pobjoy Mint issued its own Apollo 11 commemorative coins in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the NASA mission. Right? (See images of the coins.) Quarter & JFK Half Dollar. Subscribe or log in for full access to pricing information. [15], Congress required that the reverse be a "close-up of the famous 'Buzz Aldrin on the Moon' photograph taken July 20, 1969,[a] that shows just the visor and part of the helmet of astronaut Buzz Aldrin, in which the visor has a mirrored finish and reflects the image of the United States flag and the lunar lander and the remainder of the helmet has a frosted finish. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11! 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Vintage Franklin Mint Apollo 11 Coin Sterling 27.0 Grams In Capsule $20.50 10 bids $5.15 shipping 1d 16h 1969 APOLLO 11 FIRST LANDING ON MOON NASA ASTRONAUT MEDAL COIN GOLD TOKEN $5.00 $1.00 shipping APOLLO SOYUZ TEST PROJECT Art MEDAL Inc Medallion BRONZE 1975 w/ Booklet $74.99 $6.65 shipping N315 NASA SPACE COIN / MEDAL, APOLLO 15 $6.49 [49] 1,969 of the smaller silver dollar in proof condition were offered by the Royal Canadian Mint, with each coin encased in a silver bar, at a price of C$369.95 or $296.00 in U.S. Apollo 11 Neil Armstrong 1969 Token Medal Coin Petroleum Co-Op Keychain Keyring, APOLLO 11 LOT of 7 vtg First MAN on MOON Armstrong NASA Coins Sticker Plaque, Apollo 11 Footsteps on the Moon Coin & Stamp Luke Coin Supply 1969, Vintage NASA Apollo 11 50th anniversary coin 1969-2019, USA APOLLO 11 SPACE MOON LANDING 1969-1979 ASTRONAUT COIN MEDAL TOKEN, 1969 MEXICO APOLLO 11 LUNAR LANDING COMMEMORATIVE SILVER COIN SPACE MEMORABILIA, 2 Project Apollo 11 Commemorative Medallions / Coins July 20, 1969, NASA Apollo 11 Vintage Moon Landing Coin Kennedy Space Center 1969 NIB, APOLLO 11 50th Anniversary Man on Moon State FL & OH Quarters 5-Coin Set w/ Box. Any use outside the given permissions constitutes copyright violation. 2019 50th Anniversary Apollo Silver Coin 11 Moon Landing Commemorative Coins Gift $600 $11.80 delivery May 12 - Jun 7 Ages: 168 years and up 50th Anniversary of The Moon Landing 2019 Commemorative Coin Silver Plated Collectible Gift Apollo 11 Silver Plated Coin $600 $11.80 delivery May 12 - Jun 7 Ages: 168 years and up Apollo 4 Coin Set 29 $4595 All information is provided on an as-is basis. This view is based on the very famous photograph taken by Armstrong that was reproduced in newspapers around the world. [59], The Mint did not report weekly sales figures after November 3, 2019, due to the departure of the employees responsible for them, and the need to train a replacement. FR - Franais; ES - Espaol; Sign . As well as commemorating important aspects of American history and culture, these coins help raise money for important causes. The obverse features a beautifully sculpted imageof Neil . Congress had authorized a maximum mintage of 400,000 Silver Dollar coins could be struck. Consisting of a gold half eagle ($5 coin), two different sizes of silver dollars, and a copper-nickel clad half dollar, each of the four was issued in proof condition, with all but the larger silver dollar also issued in uncirculated. The world eagerly watched on July 20, 1969, as Neil Armstrong and Edwin Buzz E. Aldrin, Jr. took mankinds first steps on the Moon. [9] Arkansas Senator John Boozman brought the bill to the Senate floor on December 9, and it passed without opposition. "[27] He noted that the original photograph had darkness in the recesses of the bootprint, forcing him to be creative. For the best and most secure experience in our catalog, please update your browser. Note: This item is currently in storage. The U.S. Mint, even after delays, and mechanical problems still sold 68,259 of these special coins. The 1 oz silver coins had a mintage of 400,000 across the US Mints celebratory 1 oz silver lineup. By creating an account, you are agreeing to the Terms of Service and the Privacy Policy. coin debut", "US Mint sales: 2019 Native American dollar debuts", "Apollo 11 coin introductory pricing ends Feb. 25 at 3:00 P.M. In addition, the bill. [45] By February 21, the proof half dollar set had sold out entirely. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. About 13 minutes following the taking of the bootprint photographs, after Armstrong had collected a bulk sample of lunar regolith from the surface, Aldrin was supposed to photograph the site the material had been taken from. Maybe the same ones that came out with the ww1 medal zombie junk.!! All coins share common designs and are curved. All coins would have the same design, and would be available in uncirculated and in proof condition, except the five-ounce silver dollar, which would be in proof only. Based on Jody Clarks fifth-generation Royal Mint of England design, this right-profile relief is the sixth-generation Australian effigy of the Queen and the first since 1966 to include her neckline and shoulders in the portrait. Provided the coins turn a profit, the collected funds will be shared between the Smithsonian Institutions National Air and Space Museums Destination Moonexhibition; the Astronauts Memorial Foundation; and the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Get this item No member from this site currently wants to exchange it. 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Proof Half Dollar (OGP/COA) Commemorative Coin $30.00 heyblinkin28 (577) 100% Buy It Now Free shipping Sponsored US Mint 2019 Apollo 11 50TH Anniversary Silver Dollar $1 Coin 99.9% Silver COA $33.99 patton19 (183) 97.5% or Best Offer +$4.99 shipping 12 watchers Sponsored They were required to have a curved shape similar to the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame commemoratives. Modern Silver and Clad Commemoratives (1982 to Date) Auction Prices Population CoinFacts. [26], In advance of the opening of sales on January 24, 2019, it was anticipated that some or all of the different varieties of the new coins might quickly sell out, marking the first time that had occurred since the Hall of Fame issue in 2014. In a secondary release, the Royal Australian Mint teamed with the United States Mint to release a two-coin set. Only 9 left in stock - order soon. So, that mean 50 cent is value 50cents . Sales figures were much lower than for Apollo 11. Buzz Aldrin was the pilot of the Eagle lander and together with Neil Armstrong descended in the unit to the surface of the moon. The larger silver dollar won the Coin of the Year Award for 2019-dated issues. Nydia M. Velzquez of New York and Frederica S. Wilson of Florida spoke of the hundreds of thousands of workers who had made Apollo possible, and applauded the inclusion of the Scholarship Foundation as a beneficiary, hoping the coins would have a legacy of young people entering the sciences. The men returned with only the landing pod after departing Earth with a command module, support module, and Eagle lunar lander. All Rights Reserved. Each commemorative coin is produced by the United States Mint in limited quantity and is only available for a limited time. Numista Rarity index: 91 Buy exonumia from the United States at eBay Contribute to the catalogue Modify or add data on this page JULY 20, 1969, Lettering: Each coin and case ship inside of a themed-shipper with a depiction of the Moon and the phrase One Giant Leap for Mankind. The coins feature a limited mintage of 10,000 specimens and contain 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver. The design for the concave obverse could be selected through a design competition. Sold out by February 21, 2019. "[19] Although it is not usual for a living person to appear on a U.S. coin, Congress mandated it be done in this case, making Aldrin the seventh person depicted on a U.S. coin to be alive at the time it was struck by the Mintthe sixth, Nancy Reagan in 2016, was still alive at the time her entry in the First Spouse gold coin series was minted, but died before the official release.
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