2019 $5 Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Proof Gold Coin

Key Features

Design

1. Obverse (Concave):
   • Displays the Apollo Program Mission Patch: an eagle landing on the moon with Earth in the background.
   • Encircled by the words “MERCURY,” “GEMINI,” and “APOLLO” to honor NASA’s space programs leading to Apollo 11.
   • Inscriptions: “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2019.”
   • Designed by Gary Cooper.
2. Reverse (Convex):
   • Inspired by a photograph of Buzz Aldrin’s helmet visor, capturing the reflection of astronaut Neil Armstrong, the lunar module, and the U.S. flag on the moon.
   • Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “FIVE DOLLARS,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
   • Designed by Phebe Hemphill.

Specifications

• Composition: 90% gold, 6% silver, 4% copper.
• Weight: 8.359 grams (0.2419 troy ounces of gold).
• Diameter: 21.59 mm.
• Shape: Curved, replicating the shape of an astronaut’s helmet.
• Mint Mark: “W” for the West Point Mint.
• Edge: Reeded.
• No COA

Mintage and Collectibility

• Mintage Limit: 50,000 coins, making it a limited-edition piece highly sought after by collectors.
• Special Features:
  • The curved design is rare in U.S. coinage and adds a unique visual and tactile appeal.
  • It is part of a broader program of coins and medals commemorating the Apollo 11 anniversary.

Packaging

• Comes in a U.S. Mint presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring its provenance and value. No COA just the original mint box.

Significance

This coin not only commemorates the Apollo 11 moon landing but also symbolizes the ingenuity and courage that defined the space race era. Its innovative curved design and high gold content make it both a collector’s item and a tribute to American history.