Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Curved Five Ounce Proof Silver Dollar – BLACK RUTHENIUM / 24K GOLD - Limited & Numbered of 19

The United States Mint is proud to present the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program to celebrate the first manned Moon landing on July 20, 1969, and the efforts of the United States space program leading up to this historic event. All coins share common designs and are curved.  This silver dollar is made with 99.9% pure silver.

The Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Five Ounce Proof Silver Dollar is the first United States coin with a proof finish, reeded edge, and curved shape.

Obverse: This design features the inscriptions “MERCURY,” “GEMINI,” and “APOLLO,” separated by phases of the Moon, and a footprint on the lunar surface in BLACK SPACE RUTHENIUM, which together represent the efforts of the United States space program leading up to the first manned Moon landing. Additional inscriptions include “2019,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “LIBERTY.”

Reverse: This 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. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

Denomination: Dollar
Composition:  99.9% Silver - Proof
Overall Height:  0.441 inch
Weight: 155.517 grams (5 OZ.)
Diameter: 3.00 inches
Edge: Reeded
Mint and Mint Mark:     Philadelphia - P