Summary of sales
| Sales option | Initial price | Total sales |
|---|---|---|
| $1 (smaller) uncirculated | $51.95 | 59,700 |
| $.50 in proof | $27.95 | 66,301 |
| $.50 proof with 2019–S Kennedy half dollar | $53.95 | 99,998 |
| $.50 uncirculated | $25.95 | 41,742 |
Are commemorative coins rare?
There are less than a handful of coins that are rare in Indian coinage, in commemorative coins; there isn’t a single coin that’s not available with decent dealer. In Commemorative coins, mint wise, there are a handful of coins that are rare and one would need to hunt down dealers that would have these coins.
Is the eagle still on the Moon?
NASA has always assumed that this orbit was unstable and that some time later, Eagle must have crashed into the lunar surface. Now, a new analysis suggests that Eagle is still up there, in essentially the same orbit that Columbia left it in.
What was the date on the Apollo 11 coin?
Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin. This coin commemorating the Apollo 11 mission shows an astronaut with an American flag standing on the moon’s surface, along with the words “The Eagle has landed, July 20, 1969.”.
When did Apollo 11 first step on the Moon?
Commemorative Coin Act. The Apollo 11 mission, culminating in man’s first steps on the Moon on July 20, 1969, honored the fallen astronauts of the Apollo 1 crew, whose innovative work and bravery will be remembered forever.
What kind of coin is the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing?
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the Moon, Public Law 114-282 authorizes a four-coin program: a curved $5 gold coin, a curved $1 silver coin, a curved half-dollar clad coin, and a curved 5 ounce $1 silver proof coin.
What was the significance of the Apollo 11 mission?
This unprecedented engineering, scientific, and political achievement was the culmination of the efforts of an estimated 400,000 Americans and secured our Nation’s leadership in space for generations to come.
