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1969–2019 Apollo 11 Robbins Medal Commemorative 3-pc Set Antiqued
The First Moon Walk: From the Astronauts’ Pockets to Your Collection!
Everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing on July 20th, 1969 when Neil Armstrong, with help from Michael Collins and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, became the first person in history to set foot on the lunar surface, but few can grasp all the years of preparation needed to make it possible. Fewer still know about the special payload that was blasted into space along with the astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission that made history. Besides all of the technical gear and equipment necessary to get them to the moon and back, the trio also carried with them a small cache of medals that were designed and minted exclusively for the astronauts!
Starting with Apollo 7, the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts began working with one or more astronauts from each mission to design and strike medallions that would travel aboard their flights into space. Paid for by the crews and available for purchase only by NASA astronauts and members of the Astronaut Flight Office (AFO) support crew, these sterling silver mementos usually had very limited mintages of only 100 to 450 medals per mission. Today, these prized medals sell for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
The fact that the Robbins medallions were actually flown aboard the space missions, were closely associated with the astronauts, and are seldom available and only in restricted quantities make them highly sought-after collectibles on the few times they are available. But now, thanks to GovMint’s standing in the numismatic world, we have been able to partner with Neil Armstrong’s son, Mark, to use the original dies of the historic Apollo 11 Robbins Medals and made new dies to create a series of commemorative medals celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission!
These Apollo 11 Medals replicate the original medal’s design with an American Eagle landing on the moon. Created by digitally scanning original Apollo 11 Robbins Medal dies held by the Armstrong family, these 50th Anniversary Commemoratives feature the exact same design as the originals, modified only to add dual dates of 1969 and 2019 and the words “50th Anniversary.” Every other detail reflects those of the medals that traveled along with Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins as they soared through the cosmos on their way into the history books.
Now you can secure three of these fabulous Apollo 11 Robins Medal Restrikes in one collectible set! Each three-piece set includes the once-once silver, silver-plated copper and copper medals. In addition, each medal has been antiqued to give it an otherworldly appearance as if they actually had flown to the moon and back. The three medals will come sonically sealed in protective capsules with exclusive Apollo II labels and accompanied by a replica Apollo 11 mission patch.
The medals will be struck for one year and one year only – from July 20, 2018 through July 20, 2019 – the 50th anniversary of the day that Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon. Coin collectors, history buffs, fans of space & science, and people who enjoy owning pieces of Americana will all be clamoring for these historic medals.
NOTE: A portion of the proceeds will benefit charities endorsed by the Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins families.
- MEDALS MADE FROM ORIGINAL DIES – These Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Medals were made from the original dies used by the Robbins Company to strike an extremely limited number of medallions that traveled aboard the mission.
- COMMEMORATING MANKIND’S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT – These commemoratives pay tribute to the mankind’s greatest feat. The quest to put a man on the moon was finally realized on July 20, 1969 when American Astronaut Neil Armstrong descended from the lunar module Eagle and stepped onto the moon’s surface.
- STRUCK IN COPPER AND SILVER – Your Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medal Restrikes were produced in silver and copper. The silver medal is struck in one ounce of 99.9% silver, while the other two medals were struck in one ounce of copper with one being plated in silver. All three feature a classic antique finish that gives each a timeless look and feel.
- EXCLUSIVE RELEASE – To commemorate the 50th anniversary of this monumental event, GovMint has partnered with Neil Armstrong’s son, Mark, to use the original dies to create these Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medals. The medals will be struck for one year only from July 20, 2018 through July 20, 2019 – the 50th anniversary of the day that Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon. Just 50,000 silver-plated copper medals will be struck and only 25,000 one-ounce silver medals will be struck. The copper medals will be struck only during the year-long striking period and the edition will not be determined until the striking period ends.
If there was ever a numismatic collectible that was described as being “out of this world,” it would be these Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Medals. Secure this three-piece set now and forever own a piece of history!
Availability | Out of Stock |
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Country | United States |
Composition | Silver, Copper, Silver Plated |
Purity | N/A, 0.9990 |
Condition | Antique |
Mint Name | Sunshine Mint |
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Coin Weight | 31.103 Grams - g |
Weight | 1 Ounce - oz |
Dimensions | 39mm |