2019-P Apollo 11 50th Anniversary $1 5oz Silver Proof (Box and CoA)
- SKU: 5SAP
- Categories: BULLION SILVER COMMEMORATIVE
Product Details
The 2019-P Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 5 oz Silver Proof Dollar is a monumental tribute marking the 50th anniversary of the historic July 20, 1969 moon landing. Struck in five troy ounces of .999 fine silver at the Philadelphia Mint, this special commemorative issue was the first 5-ounce curved silver coin ever struck in United States Mint history. It features a unique concave obverse and convex reverse with a brilliant proof finish that beautifully highlights the historic moment Buzz Aldrin stood on the lunar surface, making it an essential centerpiece for collectors of classic and modern American numismatics.
Product Highlights:
Obverse Design: Features Gary Cooper's winning concave design depicting the iconic footprint left on the lunar dust, surrounded by the inscriptions 'MERCURY', 'GEMINI', and 'APOLLO' representing the three NASA programs that led to the moon landing, complete with the 'P' mint mark.
Reverse Design: Showcases Phebe Hemphill's convex design featuring a detailed close-up reflection in astronaut Buzz Aldrin's visor, showing Neil Armstrong, the U.S. flag, and the Lunar Module 'Eagle' on the moon's surface.
Mintage and Purity: Contains 5 troy oz of .999 fine silver (3.000 inches in diameter), with a low final net mintage of only 68,302 coins out of a maximum authorized 100,000 product limit.
Historical Centennial Issue: Represents the historic 50th anniversary space exploration tribute, issued as the United States Mint's first-ever 5-ounce curved commemorative coin in history.
| Bullion Type | Silver Commemorative |
| Weight | 2019-P |
| Condition | Proof (Box and CoA) |
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