![]() ![]() "Nothing in our history has had such a profound influence on our everyday life. "The technology, teamwork and calculated risks the Apollo program produced to enable man to walk on the moon has impacted every aspect of life," Tammy Knowles-Sudler, the executive director of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation told collectSPACE. the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, to fund its new "Destination Moon" gallery, slated to open in Washington, D.C.the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, to continue to support college students excelling in science and technology degrees and.the Astronaut Memorial Foundation, to continue to honor the nation's fallen space explorers.The commemorative coins will be sold to the public, in part to cover the cost of their minting, but also to benefit three organizations: The front of the coins will feature a design "emblematic of the space program leading up to the first manned moon landing," to be selected through a juried competition overseen by the Secretary of the Treasury, with advice by the Commission of Fine Arts and a review by the Citizen's Coinage Advisory Committee, which put forth the Apollo 11 theme as a suggestion in 2014. showing just the visor and part of the helmet of astronaut, in which the visor reflects the image of the United States flag and the lunar lander," the legislation directs. "The design on the common reverse of the coins minted under this act shall be a representation of a close-up of the famous 'Buzz Aldrin on the moon' photo. See more Inside the Mint articles.In each denomination and metal, the commemoratives will be produced such that their reverse is domed, or convex, "to more closely resemble the faceplate of astronaut's helmet." Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Five Ounce Silver Proof Coin Surcharges from the sale of these coins were authorized to be paid to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum, the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, and the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation for their respective missions, including education and promotion of space exploration. The reverse was designed and sculpted by Mint Medallic Artist Phebe Hemphill, in consultation with NASA. The reflection in Aldrin’s helmet includes astronaut Neil Armstrong, the United States flag, and the lunar lander. The reverse (tails) design features a representation of a close-up of the famous “Buzz Aldrin on the Moon” photograph that shows the visor and part of the helmet of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. space program leading up to the first manned Moon landing on July 20, 1969. Together they represent the efforts of the U.S. The obverse design features the inscriptions “MERCURY,” “GEMINI,” and “APOLLO,” separated by phases of the Moon, and a footprint on the lunar surface. This product features an Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Gold Proof Coin and a Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print. It was sculpted by Mint Chief Engraver Joseph Menna. The United States Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing are proud to offer this coin and print combination to help commemorate the first manned Moon landing on July 20, 1969. The obverse (heads) was designed by artist Gary Cooper, whose design for the coin was selected through a public design competition. Your source for tours, online games, breaking news, and our product catalog. ![]() Mint, Americas manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Customer Service Information: (800) USA MINT (872-6468) Welcome to the U.S. The five ounce silver proof coin was the Mint’s first curved five ounce silver coin, and represented a special achievement in the Mint’s technical capabilities. Press Inquiries: Office of Corporate Communications (202) 354-7222. The four-coin program included a curved gold coin, a curved silver coin, a curved clad coin, and a curved five ounce silver proof coin. Mint was proud to be a part of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon by NASA’s Apollo 11 crew. A primary winner is then selected from the ten category winners, earning the grand title of Coin of the Year. Each year, an international panel of judges selects winners from ten categories focused on aesthetic and commercial appeal, commemoration, inspiration, and innovation. The Coin of the Year Award, which began in 1984, is considered one of the most prestigious awards amongst mints worldwide. The 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Five Ounce Proof Silver Coin was named the 2021 Coin of the Year! The coin also won in two categories for Best Silver Coin and Best Contemporary Event Coin. The United States Mint earned top honors and international recognition at the 2021 Coin of the Year (COTY) international awards competition. Watch this video to learn more about the 2021 Coin of the Year that was part of the 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program. ![]()
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