50th Anniversary of the

Moon Landing 2019

1oz Gold Proof Coin

With many still fascinated by NASA’s 1969 Apollo 11 mission, this commemorative coin is the perfect celebration of the first successful moon walk. Featuring:

• Proof quality 99.99% pure gold
• 50th anniversary of mankind's first moon landing
• Footprint reverse design
• Australian Legal Tender
• Limited mintage – 500
• Classic 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. 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 historic event was broadcast thanks in part to Australia’s CSIRO Parkes radio telescope and NASA’s Honeysuckle Creek tracking station near Canberra.

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 wooden lid. Packaged within an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Technical Specifications

Gold Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	100
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.107
Maximum Diameter (mm)	32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	2.80
Mintage	500
Coin Finish	High Relief
Legal Tender	Australian Legal Tender
Effigy	Jody Clark design of H.M Queen Elizabeth II
Designer	Lucas Bowers