@Hemispherical WOW what a great close-up!!! They were so far ahead of the curve back then, amazing technology to get them on the moon, and look...that astronaut in the background is using his cell phone!!! Probably texting! LOL (at least that's what the newer generations might think!)
Armstrong was using HasselHoff to take the pic and seen as the reflection from the visor of Aldrin.
Had no idea the "Hoff" was part of the space program. WOW!
(sorry Hemi- couldn't resist, but thanks for the info!)
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@Gluggo said:
How many days left? I thought it was on the 24th and it’s the 21st now.
It is on the 24'th, today is the 22'nd and I'm not counting the hours. The countdown at the top of the Mint website right now says 2 days 5 hours. Tomorrow, after noon, the countdown will read zero days. I would post this at noon if I could.
Never been a release from the mint where I have been so undicided on. One day I am all in on the 5 Oz puck and the gold proof, and the next day thinking the premiums are too high. I love the design, and have no idea what I will do at noon on the 24th.
@dennis1219 said:
Never been a release from the mint where I have been so undicided on. One day I am all in on the 5 Oz puck and the gold proof, and the next day thinking the premiums are too high. I love the design, and have no idea what I will do at noon on the 24th.
Don't forget Dennis, these prices are all introductory prices, after awhile all the prices go up. And the secondary market will be charging moon money! Watch out for sellouts!!!
@dennis1219 said:
Never been a release from the mint where I have been so undicided on. One day I am all in on the 5 Oz puck and the gold proof, and the next day thinking the premiums are too high. I love the design, and have no idea what I will do at noon on the 24th.
I'm in the same boat. So I decided to go for the gold proof and let the puck go. Only way to go both in and out.
If there are 50,000 orders for the gold on day 1 (limit 1 ) then a minimum of 20,000 orders for the puck is certain on day one. Has the mint ever sold 50,000 anything in one day with a limit 1? ( I don't know, I'm asking)
What's the next Mint offering to get us going? I'm guessing the 2019 Palladium.
You are right! We have all summer to save up for that one. And the newest gold Liberty will be available late this year as well. Nothing else seems to have the "wild ride" factor. They did say they were releasing some kind of rarity this year though....hmmmmmm what could that be?
What's the next Mint offering to get us going? I'm guessing the 2019 Palladium.
You are right! We have all summer to save up for that one. And the newest gold Liberty will be available late this > year as well. Nothing else seems to have the "wild ride" factor. They did say they were releasing some kind of > > rarity this year though....hmmmmmm what could that be?
Depends on what the mystery coin is. It has a good chance. Unless it is released into circulation and then be searched for which they vaguely hinted at.
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@Hemispherical WOW what a great close-up!!! They were so far ahead of the curve back then, amazing technology to get them on the moon, and look...that astronaut in the background is using his cell phone!!! Probably texting! LOL (at least that's what the newer generations might think!)
@Onastone Never thought of that, the “texting” posture. LOL! I agree that the generation that grew up with cell phones will think that.
A bit of trivia.
Armstrong was using a Hasselblad camera to take the pic and seen as the reflection from the visor of Aldrin.
Source: https://www.hq.nasa.gov/alsj/a11/a11-hass.html
Other info:
https://historical.ha.com/itm/explorers/neil-armstrong-s-1970-model-hasselblad-500c-camera-with-zeiss-planar-f-28-80mm-lens-and-original-box-directly-f/a/6205-52381.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515
Getting closer.... we are within the week range now!!
PCGS has just announced their special label in partnership with The Astronauts Memorial Foundation!
More Info Here
Heather Boyd
PCGS Senior Director of Marketing
I hope that the lunar eclipse on January 20 will not affect orders.
The Mysterious Egyptian Magic Coin
Coins in Movies
Coins on Television
Had no idea the "Hoff" was part of the space program. WOW!
(sorry Hemi- couldn't resist, but thanks for the info!)
I think that's really a wonderful cause and a label well done!!!
Five Alive
Gimme Five
The countdown continues...
Things are heating up........
What do you think the price will be?? $465.00 ??
London PM fixed is under $1300.
Using the mint’s 2018 pricing table it is about: $423.75 PF and $413.75 unc. Subtract $5 for discount.
Using the 2017 pricing table it is $417.60 and $412.69 for comparison.
Don't forget to add the $35 surcharge...
Three Days of the Condor
Three Kings
Three Caballeros
Three Musketeers
Knock Three Times.......
Much like the baseball release this is a very cool design. I'm in it for the 5 oz'er.
Two For the Money
It Takes Two
Two Sides of the Coin
5 oz, Look at the capsules... Interesting design.
http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-121418a-mint-apollo11-50th-coins-first-strike.html
Edit to add: Side note, another country landed on the moon on 3 Jan 19.
Wow those are huge!!!!!
How many days left? I thought it was on the 24th and it’s the 21st now.
It is and it is.
Thank you Kudbegud! That is a cool name.
It is on the 24'th, today is the 22'nd and I'm not counting the hours. The countdown at the top of the Mint website right now says 2 days 5 hours. Tomorrow, after noon, the countdown will read zero days. I would post this at noon if I could.
One More Night
Another One Bites the Dust
Never been a release from the mint where I have been so undicided on. One day I am all in on the 5 Oz puck and the gold proof, and the next day thinking the premiums are too high. I love the design, and have no idea what I will do at noon on the 24th.
Don't forget Dennis, these prices are all introductory prices, after awhile all the prices go up. And the secondary market will be charging moon money! Watch out for sellouts!!!
Down to the final hours.
Down to Zero
Too Low for zero
Photo by David Royall
Hard to believe this song is almost 40 years old....
I'm in the same boat. So I decided to go for the gold proof and let the puck go. Only way to go both in and out.
If there are 50,000 orders for the gold on day 1 (limit 1 ) then a minimum of 20,000 orders for the puck is certain on day one. Has the mint ever sold 50,000 anything in one day with a limit 1? ( I don't know, I'm asking)
T Minus 15 Minutes.... Prepare for ignition.
"... and they're off "
It's hard to believe this song is as old as that Apollo Mission, too.
https://youtu.be/iYYRH4apXDo
Whew !
That was a wild ride.
What's the next Mint offering to get us going? I'm guessing the 2019 Palladium.
On to something else...
Still have the US Apollo .50 with Royal Australian Mint’s $5 1oz silver coin set.
https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/united-states-mint-announces-historic-collaboration-with-the-royal-australian-mint
You are right! We have all summer to save up for that one. And the newest gold Liberty will be available late this year as well. Nothing else seems to have the "wild ride" factor. They did say they were releasing some kind of rarity this year though....hmmmmmm what could that be?
Depends on what the mystery coin is. It has a good chance. Unless it is released into circulation and then be searched for which they vaguely hinted at.