2019 Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary 2 Coin Proof US Mint/RAM Set
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:22437521 | Year: 2019 |
| Certification: Uncertified | Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated |
The Royal Australian Mint and the United States Mint have proudly partnered to create a two-coin proof set, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing. Each set comes with a display box and a certificate of authenticity. The numbered certificate of authenticity included with the set is signed by both the CEO of the Royal Australian Mint, and the Director of the U.S. Mint.
The Australian government has contributed a magnificent 1 ounce Silver coin, featu...ring an Apollo 11 astronaut and the lunar module Eagle, with the Earth colorized in the background. The U.S. government has also included a historic and celebratory Half Dollar Proof coin, featuring a representation of the famous photograph of Buzz Aldrin on the moon. There is an extremely limited amount of sets available, with only 10, 000 of these produced worldwide. The set is beautifully packaged in a presentation box that displays the coin and the certificate, and includes a colorful, themed outer box.
Coin Highlights:Limited availability of 10, 000 sets worldwide.Contains 1oz of .999 fine SilverIncludes a display box to house the two coins, along with a themed outer box and numbered certificate of authenticity signed by both the CEO of the Royal Australian Mint and the Director of the United States Mint.Includes a 2019 1 ounce, .999 fine Silver Proof Domed Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary coin from Royal Australian Mint, and a 2019-S Proof Half Dollar Apollo 11 50th Anniversary coin from the United States Mint.Obverse: Australian coin obverse features the CSIRO Parkes radio telescope and the Ian-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The United States coin obverse features inscriptions "MERCURY", "GEMINI" and "APOLLO", along with a footprint on the lunar surface.Reverse: Australian coin reverse features an Apollo 11 astronaut and the lunar module Eagle, with the Earth in the sky. The United States coin reverse features a representation of the famous photograph "Buzz Aldrin on the Moon", with Neil Armstrong, the U.S. flag and the lunar lander reflecting from Buzz Aldrin's helmet.
Apollo 11 Moon LandingJuly 1969 marks the historic moment mankind first stepped foot onto the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong and Pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo 11 Lunar module "Eagle" on July 20 on the Moon's Sea of Tranquility. The event was broadcasted live, with over 600 million viewers estimated to have watched this significant moment. Australia provided four radio antennas to help receive and live broadcast images of the moon walk. Armstrong described the event as "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind", referring to reaching one of humanity's most significant achievements.
The Australian government has contributed a magnificent 1 ounce Silver coin, featu...ring an Apollo 11 astronaut and the lunar module Eagle, with the Earth colorized in the background. The U.S. government has also included a historic and celebratory Half Dollar Proof coin, featuring a representation of the famous photograph of Buzz Aldrin on the moon. There is an extremely limited amount of sets available, with only 10, 000 of these produced worldwide. The set is beautifully packaged in a presentation box that displays the coin and the certificate, and includes a colorful, themed outer box.
Coin Highlights:Limited availability of 10, 000 sets worldwide.Contains 1oz of .999 fine SilverIncludes a display box to house the two coins, along with a themed outer box and numbered certificate of authenticity signed by both the CEO of the Royal Australian Mint and the Director of the United States Mint.Includes a 2019 1 ounce, .999 fine Silver Proof Domed Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary coin from Royal Australian Mint, and a 2019-S Proof Half Dollar Apollo 11 50th Anniversary coin from the United States Mint.Obverse: Australian coin obverse features the CSIRO Parkes radio telescope and the Ian-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The United States coin obverse features inscriptions "MERCURY", "GEMINI" and "APOLLO", along with a footprint on the lunar surface.Reverse: Australian coin reverse features an Apollo 11 astronaut and the lunar module Eagle, with the Earth in the sky. The United States coin reverse features a representation of the famous photograph "Buzz Aldrin on the Moon", with Neil Armstrong, the U.S. flag and the lunar lander reflecting from Buzz Aldrin's helmet.
Apollo 11 Moon LandingJuly 1969 marks the historic moment mankind first stepped foot onto the Moon. Commander Neil Armstrong and Pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo 11 Lunar module "Eagle" on July 20 on the Moon's Sea of Tranquility. The event was broadcasted live, with over 600 million viewers estimated to have watched this significant moment. Australia provided four radio antennas to help receive and live broadcast images of the moon walk. Armstrong described the event as "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind", referring to reaching one of humanity's most significant achievements.
