2019 Apollo 11 Five Ounce 50th Anniversary Proof Silver One Dollar Coin 5 oz. Issued by the United States Mint with certificate of authenticity (COA). All Original US Mint Packaging. Packaged in the US Mint Original Sealed Coin Case. The US Mint makes proof. Coins for coin collectors. Proof coins are made from specifically polished dies. The coins are struck more than once to bring out the small design details. Proof coins are made as carefully as pieces of expensive jewelry and are sealed in special packaging. Coins that do not pass inspection are melted down. Proof coins look different from circulating and uncirculating coins. Their fields (backgrounds) are smooth and shiny like a mirror. The raised parts of the designs look “frosted” to stand out from the background. Coin Characteristics and Specifications. Coin obverse (heads) design features: Inscription s “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. Coin reverse (tails) design features: a representation of 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. Coin Composition : 5 Ounces of 99.9% Silver with Proof Finish. 5 Ounces / 155.517 grams. All US Mint packaging and certificate of authenticity included! Ex/UPS Next Day Saver. We take great care to make sure all items are packed safely and securely to reduce the risk of damage in transit. All packages are professionally packed with padding in the appropriate size cardboard box. Important Note to e. This is our family business and we welcome your comments and concerns. We encourage constructive feedback from each other and our customers, please provide your feedback when applicable. We are a new. Business and Your satisfaction with each. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Commemorative\Modern Silver/Clad (1982-Now)”. The seller is “seasonal_style” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Certification: U.S. Mint
- Strike Type: Proof
- Grade: Ungraded
- Year: 2019
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Denomination: $1