1 Dollar (Apollo 11 50th Anniversary) , United States
2019
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
The obverse design features the inscriptions “MERCURY,” “GEMINI,” and “APOLLO,” separated by phases of the Moon, and a footprint on the lunar surface, which together represent the efforts of the United States space program leading up to the first manned Moon landing.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
🌖 MERCURY 🌗 GEMINI 🌘 APOLLO 🌑 2019 P IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY GC JFM
Engravers:
Joseph Menna
Reverse
Description:
A close-up of the famous ‘Buzz Aldrin on the Moon’ photograph taken July 20, 1969, that shows just the visor and part of the helmet of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The reflection in Buzz Aldrin’s helmet includes astronaut Neil Armstrong, the United States flag, and the lunar lander.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE DOLLAR E PLURIBUS UNUM PH
Translation:
Out of many, one
Engravers:
Phebe Hemphill
Specifications
- Weight26.73g
- Diameter38.1mm
- Thickness6.17mm
- CompositionSilver (.999)
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound (Domed)
- TechniqueMilled
- Value1 Dollar
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Year2019
