1969-2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Robbins Medals 1/2 oz Gold Matte Proof Medal Scarce and Unique Coin Division NGC GEM Proof First Day of Issue

Why Add This PF70 Matte First Day of Issue 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 1/2 oz. Matte Proof Gold Medal to Your Collection?

2019 will bring the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission. To mark the 50th anniversary, this matte proof gold medal was struck by Sunshine Minting. Sunshine Minting, or SMI, is among the most trusted private mints in the United States. This medal is made of .9999 fine gold and weighs 1/2 troy oz. Mintage is very limited, no more than 2,019 will be struck.

Robbins Style Apollo 11 Designs

The designs shown on this medal are based on the original Robbins medals that were struck for the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The obverse is very similar to the Apollo 11 mission patch, it shows a bald eagle about to land on the moon's surface. This design also appears on the reverse of both the Eisenhower and Susan B. Anthony dollars.

The reverse is inscribed with the 50th anniversary dates. The major dates of the mission can also be seen here along with the last names of the astronauts.

NGC PF70 Matte First Day of Issue

This medal was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation within 24 hours of its official release day, so it received the highly desirable First Day of Issue designation. Since this specimen is in perfect condition, it was awarded the grade of PF70 Matte.

Call our Scarce and Unique Division today to order this NGC PF70 Matte First Day of Issue 2019 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary matte proof gold medal.