Project Apollo Colossal Commemorative Coin

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Neil Armstrong - July 20, 1969

Mankind's greatest achievement began as a challenge by President John F. Kennedy in1961: land a man on the moon and return him safely to Earth. Eight years later, the world watched as American astronauts turned that dream into reality. On July 16, 1969, three men - commander Neil A.Armstrong, lunar module pilot Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr., and command module pilot Michael Collins - launched into history, reaching the moon four days later. The Apollo 11 crew successfully completed their mission and returned safely to Earth on July 24, 1969. Today, 50 years after the historic moon landing, two outward signs of their great achievement remain on the lunar surface: the lasting impression of Armstrong's footprint and an American flag.

Available exclusively from American Mint, this colossal coin was specially designed and minted to commemorate the 50th Anniversary ofthe Apollo 11 moon landing. An incredible 2.75" in diameter, it is minted to the highest quality "Proof" standard and layered in brilliant 24k gold. The obverse features a beautifully sculpted imageof Neil Armstong and the Apollo 11 Lunar Module on the moon. Accenting the obverse are 7 sparkling Swarovski® crystal inlays and a silver-plated privy mark inspired by the original Apollo Program patch. The reverse shows Armstong's lunar footprint framed within a circle that is finished with a sparkling diamond-dust effect.