5 Dollars (50th Anniversary of Apollo 11) , United States
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Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
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.
Latin
🌖 MERCURY 🌗 GEMINI 🌘 APOLLO 🌑 2019 W IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY GC JFM
Reverse
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.
Latin
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIVE DOLLARS E PLURIBUS UNUM
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Specifications
- Weight8.359g
- Diameter21.6mm
- Thickness3.85mm
- CompositionGold (.900) (90% gold, 6% silver, 4% copper)
- Orientationcoin
- ShapeRound (Domed)
- TechniqueMilled
- Value5 Dollars
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