50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

2019 1oz Silver Proof Coin

*Out of Stock at Perth Mint*

Perfect for space and history enthusiasts or those fascinated by NASA’s 1969 Apollo 11 mission, this silver proof coin marks the 50th anniversary of the first successful moon landing. Featuring:

• Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
• 50th anniversary of mankind's first moon landing
• Footprint reverse design
• Australian Legal Tender
• Limited mintage – 7,500
• Modern presentation packaging
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The successful landing of American spacecraft Apollo 11’s Lunar Module Eagle on the Moon was watched by more than half a billion people in 1969. Broadcast thanks in part to Australia’s CSIRO Parkes radio telescope and NASA’s Honeysuckle Creek tracking station near Canberra, humanity collectively held its breath as astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon’s surface, proclaiming, “That’s one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind”.

The achievement of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, paved the way for continued development of advanced technology to explore Earth, the Moon, other planets and the distant reaches of space.

Moon Surface Design

The coin’s reverse portrays a representation of the Lunar Module Eagle landing on the Moon behind a large footprint on the Moon’s surface. The design includes the inscription ‘MOON LANDING 1969-2019’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Presentation Case and Numbered Certificate

The coin is housed in a modern display case with a clear lid. Packaged within an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.107
Maximum Diameter (mm)	40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	3.21
Mintage	7,500
Legal Tender	Australian Legal Tender
Effigy	Jody Clark design of H.M Queen Elizabeth II
Designer	Lucas Bowers