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.
Obverse: This design features the inscriptions “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.
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.
* Surcharges in the amount of $35 for each $5 gold coin sold; $10 for each silver dollar sold; $5 for each half dollar sold; and $50 for each five-ounce silver dollar sold are authorized to be paid to three recipient organizations.
Denomination: | Half Dollar |
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Finish: | Uncirculated |
Composition: | 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper |
Overall Height: | 0.123 inch |
Weight: | 11.340 grams |
Diameter: | 1.205 inches |
Edge: | Reeded |
Mint and Mint Mark: | Denver - D |
Denomination: | Half Dollar |
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Finish: | Proof |
Composition: | 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper |
Overall Height: | 0.123 inch |
Weight: | 11.340 grams |
Diameter: | 1.205 inches |
Edge: | Reeded |
Mint and Mint Mark: | San Francisco - S |
This is the Apollo coin that people have be talking about. This coin set maybe the next big sellout.
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The Mint sold out of initial production within the first 30 days on past coins like curved Baseball and the US Marshals coin as shown in the gallery above and links below. We also reserve the right to limit quantity on this coin, please contact us before buying more than 2 at one time. $10 of the price JeffsCoins paid went to help the space organizations listed below *.
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.
The set includes one Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Proof Half Dollar and one Kennedy Enhanced Reverse Proof Half Dollar to commemorate the enduring relationship between President Kennedy and the American space program. This product is limited to 100,000 units.
Obverse: This design features the inscriptions “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.
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.
* Surcharges in the amount of $35 for each $5 gold coin sold; $10 for each silver dollar sold; $5 for each half dollar sold; and $50 for each five-ounce silver dollar sold are authorized to be paid to three recipient organizations. Half of the total is authorized to be paid to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s “Destination Moon” exhibit; one quarter to the Astronauts Memorial Foundation; and one quarter to the Astronauts Scholarship Foundation.
Coin: | Apollo | Kennedy |
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Denomination: | Half Dollar | Half Dollar |
Finish: | Proof | Enhanced Reverse Proof |
Composition: | 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper | 8.33% Nickel, Balance Copper |
Overall Height: | 0.123 inch | N/A |
Weight: | 11.340 grams | 11.340 grams |
Diameter: | 1.205 inches | 1.205 inches |
Edge: | Reeded | Reeded |
Mint and Mint Mark: | San Francisco – S | San Francisco – S |
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The world eagerly watched on July 20, 1969, as Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” E. Aldrin, Jr. took mankind’s first steps on the Moon. 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. The Apollo 11 crew—Armstrong, Aldrin, and Michael Collins—safely returned to Earth on July 24, 1969, fulfilling the national goal set in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. Nearly half a century later, the United States is the only country ever to have attempted and succeeded in landing humans on a celestial body other than Earth and safely returning them home.
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 the curved 5 ounce $1 silver proof coin offered above.
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In addition add to your cart the In-Stock 2016 S Clad Proof Strike New 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service 2016 50¢ Clad Proof Coin 16CE . You will receive one San Francisco Mint Proof 50¢ Coin with box and COA. Gallery Image #8 shows the Proof strike for this listing. Other coins in the gallery show you proof strike and other optional surfaces but are not included. After you buy proof here, see and click links below for other offers. Your 2016 Coin will be shipped in original US Mint Packaging with Certificate of Authenticity. This is a very unique coin and there is a large demand for the coin from America The Beautiful Park Quarter collectors everywhere. Limited production of the silver and gold coin versions with an unusual design means you need to buy now to be one of the lucky ones with this very exclusive coin. The Mint sold out of initial production within the first 30 days on past Silver Proof coins like the US Marshals coin shown in the gallery above but still available in our eBay store (but not included). We also reserve the right to limit quantity, please contact us before buying more than 2 at one time from this 2016 National Park Service 100th Anniversary Commemorative coin listing. Release date is scheduled for March 24, 2020 so order now from JeffsCoins for quick delivery. Your coin will ship within days from the coins release date per ebay guidelines. You will receive one San Francisco Mint 2020 Proof Clad Coin represented design below, Mint mark will be S and finish will be proof . Clad Half Dollar Obverse |
This low cost sale listing is for one S Mint Proof half dollar coin. This is still a low price even after it had to increase (after a few early sales) because the National Park Service Coins are sold out from the Mint :-)
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If you would like to add to your collection of Silver Coins please see and click links below and add to your cart for other similar coins:
With big demand coming from high grade commemorative coin collecting fans everywhere in 2015 and 2016, order now to receive your March of Dimes coin. Jeffs Coins started shipping on the Mint issue date of March 13, 2015. As an option we also offer the 3 coin March Of Dimes Silver set DM5 enter ebay item # 291432870449. Above gallery images 3-9 (not included) are for reference of the most recent optional commemorative Proof Strike, March of Dimes and US Marshal coins, available now in our ebay store.
The US Mint sold out of the total year's production of all the Silver Baseball Coins within the first 30 days.
√ 2014 P Baseball Hall of Fame 90% Silver Uncirculated Dollar UNC BU Box COA B34
√ 2015 P United States Marshals 225th Anniversary Unc Silver Dollar B w/COA US SR4
The US Marshals coins proved to sell quickly and went into backorder status. With set maximum production levels of this 100th Anniversary 2016 Silver Proof coin and anticipated high demand, you need to act now to be one of the first to own this very exclusive coin in the original holder and certifications.
Denomination: | One Dollar |
Finish: | Uncirculated |
Composition: | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
Weight: | 26.730 grams nominal |
Diameter: | 1.500 inches (±0.003) or 38.10 mm (±0.08) |
Edge: | Reeded |
Mint and Mint Mark: | Philadelphia – P |
Background for March of Dimes
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's personal struggle with polio led him to create the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis (now known as the March of Dimes) on January 3, 1938, at a time when polio was on the rise.
The Foundation established patient aid programs and funded research for polio vaccines developed by Drs. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. Tested in a massive field trial in 1954 that involved 1.8 million schoolchildren known as “polio pioneers,” the Salk vaccine was licensed for use on April 12, 1955, as “safe, effective, and potent.” The Salk and Sabin polio vaccines ultimately ended the polio epidemics in the United States.
With its original mission accomplished, the Foundation turned its focus to preventing birth defects, prematurity, and infant mortality in 1958. It began to fund research into the genetic, prenatal, and environmental causes of more than 3,000 birth defects. The Foundation's investment in research has led to 13 scientists winning the Nobel Prize since 1954.
Since its founding, the March of Dimes has advocated for the passage of legislation critical to maternal and child health at both the federal and state levels, such as the Birth Defects Prevention Act, Children's Health Act, PREEMIE Act, and Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act.
The organization actively supports programs and funding related to prematurity prevention, newborn screening, birth defects, access to health insurance and health care, tobacco cessation, and many more issues that promote healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.
The Legislation
A $10 surcharge has already been paid by Jeffs Coins to the Foundation to help finance research, education and services aimed at improving the health of women, infants, and children.
The Designs
The obverse (heads side) and reverse (tails side) designs are emblematic of the mission and programs of the March of Dimes Foundation and its distinguished record of generating Americans' support to protect children's health. Consistent with the traditions and heritage of the Foundation, the design themes represent the Foundation's past, present, and future and its role as champion for all babies.
Jeffs Coins also offers the coin in Proof Strike shown below search item
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Image of Jonas Salk used with permission of the family of Jonas Salk. Source: US Mint
The obverse design–representing the past–depicts a profile view of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dr. Jonas Salk, two leaders in the fight against polio.
The reverse design depicts a baby cuddled in the hand of a parent, representing the foundation's dedication to the health of babies everywhere.
Both designs were selected by the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury on July 21, 2014.The Designers
Obverse
Designer: Paul C. Balan
Sculptor: Michael Gaudioso
Reverse
Designer: Don Everhart
Sculptor: Don Everhart
Coin Specifications
Weight: 26.730 grams nominal
Diameter: 1.500 inches (± 0.003) or 38.10 mm (± 0.08)
Composition: 90 percent silver, 10 percent copper
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