They have one of the last 3 Saturn V's down at Kennedy Space Center. It's a long walk to the top on the other side of the building. (I think it's only accessible if you take a tour, but that was while the Shuttle was still in operation.)
Oh, if you're ever there, don't eat at the cafeteria in this building. Worst food ever.
And the Apollo 15 capsule they have at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. If you're into aviation at all (from Icarus to the F-22,) you should put this place on your bucket list... (It's even free.) It's at the Wright-Pat AFB...
Can you say, "Claustrophobia"? It sounds just like it's spelled...
The prices are high 53$ for two clad half dollars, 27$ for the proof clad half,225$ for 5 ounces of silver worth about 80$ Wow! However I’m still going to try to get the set but I probably can’t because I have school so if it sells out in the first three hours I’ll have to settle for the clad half by itself.
@Mdcoincollector2003 said:
The prices are high 53$ for two clad half dollars, 27$ for the proof clad half,250$ for 5 ounces of silver worth about 80$ Wow! However I’m still going to try to get the set but I probably can’t because I have school so if it sells out in the first three hours I’ll have to settle for the clad half by itself.
United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.
According to Michael White of the U.S. Mint Office of Corporate Communication, the household limit for the 1.5-inch silver dollar will be 100 pieces, and no limit will be imposed on purchases of the copper-nickel clad half dollar.
A limit of five sets per household is also in place for the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Half Dollar set. The set will contain two coins — the Proof 2019-S Apollo 11 half dollar and an Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019 Kennedy half dollar. The product will be limited to an edition of 100,000 sets.
All household limits will apply for the first 24 hours of the sales and will be lifted after that point should any coins remain available for purchase. According to White, “These household order limits follow a policy established in 2017.”
The U.S. Mint will also jointly market, with the Royal Australian Mint, a special set containing a U.S. Apollo 11 half dollar and an Australian 1-ounce silver $5 coin celebrating the anniversary. The Royal Australian Mint will sell the set, with the United States Mint website providing a link to Australian website.
As of Jan. 11, the Mint had not yet revealed pricing for any of the coins or sets.
United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.
According to Michael White of the U.S. Mint Office of Corporate Communication, the household limit for the 1.5-inch silver dollar will be 100 pieces, and no limit will be imposed on purchases of the copper-nickel clad half dollar.
A limit of five sets per household is also in place for the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Half Dollar set. The set will contain two coins — the Proof 2019-S Apollo 11 half dollar and an Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019 Kennedy half dollar. The product will be limited to an edition of 100,000 sets.
All household limits will apply for the first 24 hours of the sales and will be lifted after that point should any coins remain available for purchase. According to White, “These household order limits follow a policy established in 2017.”
The U.S. Mint will also jointly market, with the Royal Australian Mint, a special set containing a U.S. Apollo 11 half dollar and an Australian 1-ounce silver $5 coin celebrating the anniversary. The Royal Australian Mint will sell the set, with the United States Mint website providing a link to Australian website.
As of Jan. 11, the Mint had not yet revealed pricing for any of the coins or sets.
United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.
According to Michael White of the U.S. Mint Office of Corporate Communication, the household limit for the 1.5-inch silver dollar will be 100 pieces, and no limit will be imposed on purchases of the copper-nickel clad half dollar.
A limit of five sets per household is also in place for the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Half Dollar set. The set will contain two coins — the Proof 2019-S Apollo 11 half dollar and an Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019 Kennedy half dollar. The product will be limited to an edition of 100,000 sets.
All household limits will apply for the first 24 hours of the sales and will be lifted after that point should any coins remain available for purchase. According to White, “These household order limits follow a policy established in 2017.”
The U.S. Mint will also jointly market, with the Royal Australian Mint, a special set containing a U.S. Apollo 11 half dollar and an Australian 1-ounce silver $5 coin celebrating the anniversary. The Royal Australian Mint will sell the set, with the United States Mint website providing a link to Australian website.
As of Jan. 11, the Mint had not yet revealed pricing for any of the coins or sets.
United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.
According to Michael White of the U.S. Mint Office of Corporate Communication, the household limit for the 1.5-inch silver dollar will be 100 pieces, and no limit will be imposed on purchases of the copper-nickel clad half dollar.
A limit of five sets per household is also in place for the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Half Dollar set. The set will contain two coins — the Proof 2019-S Apollo 11 half dollar and an Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019 Kennedy half dollar. The product will be limited to an edition of 100,000 sets.
All household limits will apply for the first 24 hours of the sales and will be lifted after that point should any coins remain available for purchase. According to White, “These household order limits follow a policy established in 2017.”
The U.S. Mint will also jointly market, with the Royal Australian Mint, a special set containing a U.S. Apollo 11 half dollar and an Australian 1-ounce silver $5 coin celebrating the anniversary. The Royal Australian Mint will sell the set, with the United States Mint website providing a link to Australian website.
As of Jan. 11, the Mint had not yet revealed pricing for any of the coins or sets.
United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.
According to Michael White of the U.S. Mint Office of Corporate Communication, the household limit for the 1.5-inch silver dollar will be 100 pieces, and no limit will be imposed on purchases of the copper-nickel clad half dollar.
A limit of five sets per household is also in place for the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Half Dollar set. The set will contain two coins — the Proof 2019-S Apollo 11 half dollar and an Enhanced Reverse Proof 2019 Kennedy half dollar. The product will be limited to an edition of 100,000 sets.
All household limits will apply for the first 24 hours of the sales and will be lifted after that point should any coins remain available for purchase. According to White, “These household order limits follow a policy established in 2017.”
The U.S. Mint will also jointly market, with the Royal Australian Mint, a special set containing a U.S. Apollo 11 half dollar and an Australian 1-ounce silver $5 coin celebrating the anniversary. The Royal Australian Mint will sell the set, with the United States Mint website providing a link to Australian website.
As of Jan. 11, the Mint had not yet revealed pricing for any of the coins or sets.
“United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.“
Curious if that means one gold in total or one each of the proof and uncirculated?
@Falk25 said:
“United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.“
Curious if that means one gold in total or one each of the proof and uncirculated?
Suspect it is one per item number. $5 Gold: Proof - 19CA and Unc - 19CB
@Falk25 said:
“United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.“
Curious if that means one gold in total or one each of the proof and uncirculated?
Suspect it is one per item number. $5 Gold: Proof - 19CA and Unc - 19CB
That’s the answer I was hoping for. Just looking for one of each item. Thanks!
@WALLE said:
Am I missing something, I thought proofs were minted in San Francisco or West Point, this shows they will come from Philadelphia.
Proofs are just a die finish. They can be minted at any of the four Mints. A number of proofs come out of Philly, including all of the silver commemoratives. (Both proof and uncirculated.)
@Falk25 said:
“United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.“
Curious if that means one gold in total or one each of the proof and uncirculated?
Suspect it is one per item number. $5 Gold: Proof - 19CA and Unc - 19CB
@WALLE said:
Am I missing something, I thought proofs were minted in San Francisco or West Point, this shows they will come from Philadelphia.
Philly making proofs for everything but gold and the Kennedy set.
@BackroadJunkie said:
I probably shouldn't have given you the lol, but hey...
I'm in for five. That buzz you hear around popular issues seems to be with this one. Not sure either the puck or the half set will survive 24 hours.
Not buying the stand alone clad proof, though.
Same here, but would like a few more for family gifts for the year.
Since both of these coins are being produced by the same mint (S) it would be interesting if the reported “mint made error” occurred in this set.... domed Kennedy. LOL
@Falk25 said:
“United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.“
Curious if that means one gold in total or one each of the proof and uncirculated?
Suspect it is one per item number. $5 Gold: Proof - 19CA and Unc - 19CB
yup, definitely need clarification here. 25,000 sales isn't many
@Falk25 said:
“United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.“
Curious if that means one gold in total or one each of the proof and uncirculated?
Suspect it is one per item number. $5 Gold: Proof - 19CA and Unc - 19CB
yup, definitely need clarification here. 25,000 sales isn't many
No clarification necessary. You can buy one of each.
@Falk25 said:
“United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.“
Curious if that means one gold in total or one each of the proof and uncirculated?
Suspect it is one per item number. $5 Gold: Proof - 19CA and Unc - 19CB
yup, definitely need clarification here. 25,000 sales isn't many
No clarification necessary. You can buy one of each.
Daughter born two months before moon landing. Held her on my lap and watched Walter's TV coverage of the landing. Guess what she is getting for her fiftieth birthday?
@Falk25 said:
“United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.“
Curious if that means one gold in total or one each of the proof and uncirculated?
Suspect it is one per item number. $5 Gold: Proof - 19CA and Unc - 19CB
yup, definitely need clarification here. 25,000 sales isn't many
No clarification necessary. You can buy one of each.
And there will be 40,000 across both gold coins.
50,000
Yeah. For some reason 40K gets stuck in my head. I've had to correct that more than once.
I'm blaming the snow. Yeah, that's the ticket, it was mental fatigue after having to shovel snow...
He is still makin $5.50 after the 10% Ebay fee. Ohhh I forgot about the Pay Pal 3% hit. Well maybe they are getting bonus bucks?
I might just wait for the after market 70's to come out. I wonder what they will go for? I guess if they do a bad job of stamping them out of the Mint. I am getting tired of the 68's. I guess I could of been worse and got a 67.
If these are predicted for a quick sellout, why would anyone even do this?
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
If these are predicted for a quick sellout, why would anyone even do this?
The profit is in 70-grade... slab the best and dump the rest.
With a quick sellout, though, even the raw sets should sell for a much greater premium than what these are netting for the seller.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Estimated with proof and unc gold (if average $1300, 2018 tables, no $5ea discount; minus $12.25 if average below $1300, should know by Wed/Thu): $436.00 + $426.00 = $862.00
Total one each (with gold) = $1,301.65
Total HHL and Per Order Limit (with gold) = $3864.25
Edit to add (16 Jan): London PM Fixed for gold at $1292.30.
Received the flyer from the U.S. Mint in today's mail. Turns out the 5 oz silver will have a reeded edge and no hallmarks for weight or metal content anywhere on it.
The same flyer lists the "regular" silver dollar (1.50" diameter) as containing 99.9% silver. Anybody know if this 999 silver issue is a first for standard size silver dollars?
EDIT: Just read the other thread. This is a first, a 999 silver "dollar".
For those who use Windows 10. If you have not already received the Jan 2019 cumulative update (usually occurs on patch Tuesday... second Tuesday of the month) it might be a good time to manually do the update or try and delay it outside the time of the Apollo sale. It will be hard enough with the multitude of hits on the PFSweb servers but if your own internet connection is being burdened by a mega/gigabyte Win10 download you may experience some.....frustration. My two-cents.
@Onastone said:
Is this also a first???...the Kennedy half is not only a reverse proof, but enhanced as well. Hasn't the mint only done one or the other?
This product will be available for sale on January 24, 2019, at 12 noon (ET).
Coins minted to celebrate the first manned Moon landing
Minted at the San Francisco Mint
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Item Number: 19CF
Mintage Limit: 750,000 (across all half dollar products)
Product Limit: 100,000
Household Order Limit: 5
DESCRIPTION
The United States Mint is proud to present the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program to celebrate the first manned Moon landing on July 20, 1969, and the efforts of the United States space program leading up to this historic event. All coins share common designs and are curved.
The set includes one Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Proof Half Dollar and one Kennedy Enhanced Reverse Proof Half Dollar to commemorate the enduring relationship between President Kennedy and the American space program. This product is limited to 100,000 units.
Obverse: This design features the inscriptions “MERCURY,” “GEMINI,” and “APOLLO,” separated by phases of the Moon, and a footprint on the lunar surface, which together represent the efforts of the United States space program leading up to the first manned Moon landing. Additional inscriptions include “2019,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “LIBERTY.”
Reverse: This design features a representation of a close-up of the famous “Buzz Aldrin on the Moon” photograph taken July 20, 1969, that shows just the visor and part of the helmet of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The reflection in Buzz Aldrin’s helmet includes astronaut Neil Armstrong, the United States flag, and the lunar lander. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “HALF DOLLAR,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
@Onastone said:
Is this also a first???...the Kennedy half is not only a reverse proof, but enhanced as well. Hasn't the mint only done one or the other?
Believe so. Mint has separately produced the reverse proof and the enhanced unc Kennedy’s. Would have been nice if this set was in silver.
Probably saving the silver enhanced reverse proof Kennedy for a future set of something.
@Onastone said:
Is this also a first???...the Kennedy half is not only a reverse proof, but enhanced as well. Hasn't the mint only done one or the other?
Didn't anyone read the original post?
The Mint will also be issuing a special half-dollar set, with a proof clad half commem and a clad "Enhanced Reverse Proof" Kennedy half. (All commems for the past few years have been "Enhanced Proof" coins, so it's nice to see the Kennedy get the same finish.) This will be the first clad Kennedy reverse proof, so expect this to be a hot item like the silver puck.
@Onastone said:
Is this also a first???...the Kennedy half is not only a reverse proof, but enhanced as well. Hasn't the mint only done one or the other?
Didn't anyone read the original post?
The Mint will also be issuing a special half-dollar set, with a proof clad half commem and a clad "Enhanced Reverse Proof" Kennedy half. (All commems for the past few years have been "Enhanced Proof" coins, so it's nice to see the Kennedy get the same finish.) This will be the first clad Kennedy reverse proof, so expect this to be a hot item like the silver puck.
Yes but I didn't really understand that point that it will be both enhanced AND reverse. That really makes this a very special coin. I got it now. I must have skimmed over that point too quickly. Sorry Backroad, if this were a test, I wouldn't be scoring too well. This is what it's like being a teacher and having students not paying full attention!
Is my assumption correct? If mint indicates 50,000 across all product lines (in reference to the Appollo gold), that roughly 25,000 Uncirculated and 25,000 proof are the max mintages?
@dennis1219 said:
Is my assumption correct? If mint indicates 50,000 across all product lines (in reference to the Appollo gold), that roughly 25,000 Uncirculated and 25,000 proof are the max mintages?
Sorta. It's 50K across all gold products, but generally 2/3rd's or so will be proofs, 1/3rd will be uncirculated.
Proofs are just more popular. And shiney. People love shiney...
So long as I'm replying to dennis1219...
@dennis1219 said:
So unless I am losing my mind (likely), the gold coins are 1/4 oz?
Yep. Darned expensive, eh?
With the same design, it'll be interesting to compare the gold coin and the puck, considering the puck has something like 12.5x the canvas of the gold coin...
@JimTyler said:
Are those past special Kennedy sets doing very well ? This one just doesn't float my boat...it's clad.
I have a couple, so probably not.
I don't care that it's clad, but you're paying an extra $26 for the packaging and a Kennedy. Okay, it looks like it's cool packaging and might be a nice looking Kennedy, but for another $26 they could have domed the Kennedy too...
At least I won't have to buy the stand alone clad proof...
Does anyone know if you have to be registered with the US Mint to order, or can you just log in and (attempt to) buy at the appointed time (giving them your address and credit card info for that one purchase)? Thank you for your response!!!
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Tangentially related...
They have one of the last 3 Saturn V's down at Kennedy Space Center. It's a long walk to the top on the other side of the building. (I think it's only accessible if you take a tour, but that was while the Shuttle was still in operation.)
Oh, if you're ever there, don't eat at the cafeteria in this building. Worst food ever.
(Here's a few pics if you've never been there... Kennedy Space Center, Florida)
And the Apollo 15 capsule they have at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. If you're into aviation at all (from Icarus to the F-22,) you should put this place on your bucket list... (It's even free.) It's at the Wright-Pat AFB...
Can you say, "Claustrophobia"? It sounds just like it's spelled...
Every price but gold, still working on the price range table...?
Edit: 2018 still there, no 2019, yet
The prices are high 53$ for two clad half dollars, 27$ for the proof clad half,225$ for 5 ounces of silver worth about 80$ Wow! However I’m still going to try to get the set but I probably can’t because I have school so if it sells out in the first three hours I’ll have to settle for the clad half by itself.
According to the table, it's $224.95 for the 5oz.
At that price -- and an initial HHL of 5 -- I expect a first-day sellout for the 5oz.
Successful BST transactions with forum members thebigeng, SPalladino, Zoidmeister, coin22lover, coinsarefun, jwitten, CommemKing.
The set:
Chances these will survive the initial rush so the HHL is lifted?
I probably shouldn't have given you the lol, but hey...
I'm in for five. That buzz you hear around popular issues seems to be with this one. Not sure either the puck or the half set will survive 24 hours.
Not buying the stand alone clad proof, though.
“United States Mint customers seeking to purchase the two lowest-mintage pieces in the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary commemorative coin program will face household limits of five of the 5-ounce silver dollars and one of the gold $5 half eagles when they go on sale Jan. 24.“
Curious if that means one gold in total or one each of the proof and uncirculated?
Am I missing something, I thought proofs were minted in San Francisco or West Point, this shows they will come from Philadelphia.
Suspect it is one per item number. $5 Gold: Proof - 19CA and Unc - 19CB
That’s the answer I was hoping for. Just looking for one of each item. Thanks!
Proofs are just a die finish. They can be minted at any of the four Mints. A number of proofs come out of Philly, including all of the silver commemoratives. (Both proof and uncirculated.)
Some seem to do a better job than others...
This. One each.
Philly making proofs for everything but gold and the Kennedy set.
Same here, but would like a few more for family gifts for the year.
Since both of these coins are being produced by the same mint (S) it would be interesting if the reported “mint made error” occurred in this set.... domed Kennedy. LOL
yup, definitely need clarification here. 25,000 sales isn't many
HHL set......
In today's Coin World
5 - 5oz - $224
1 - Gold - ?
100 - Silver Dollars - Pf $54.95, Unc $52,95
No Limit - Clad Half - Pf $27.95, Unc $25.95
5 - Rev PF Kennedy & Pr Apollo Half Set - $53.95
No clarification necessary. You can buy one of each.
And there will be 40,000 across both gold coins.
See the first post in this thread. It was updated at 4am this morning...
50,000
Sorry. Once again I post before reading the previous posts. One day I'll learn. (maybe not
)
Daughter born two months before moon landing. Held her on my lap and watched Walter's TV coverage of the landing. Guess what she is getting for her fiftieth birthday?
Yeah. For some reason 40K gets stuck in my head. I've had to correct that more than once.
I'm blaming the snow. Yeah, that's the ticket, it was mental fatigue after having to shovel snow...
The first few 5 ounce PCGS PR70s will sell for moon money...
Thank You @BackroadJunkie and @Hemispherical For the information.
I'm in, 5oz too...
POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
Not much profit on this 5oz silver: ebay.com
He is still makin $5.50 after the 10% Ebay fee. Ohhh I forgot about the Pay Pal 3% hit. Well maybe they are getting bonus bucks?
I might just wait for the after market 70's to come out. I wonder what they will go for? I guess if they do a bad job of stamping them out of the Mint. I am getting tired of the 68's. I guess I could of been worse and got a 67.
If these are predicted for a quick sellout, why would anyone even do this?
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
The profit is in 70-grade... slab the best and dump the rest.
Successful BST transactions with forum members thebigeng, SPalladino, Zoidmeister, coin22lover, coinsarefun, jwitten, CommemKing.
With a quick sellout, though, even the raw sets should sell for a much greater premium than what these are netting for the seller.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Is there a major show happening the 24th?
Scribbles...
One of each (minus gold): $439.65
HHL and Per Order Limit (minus gold): $3002.25
Estimated with proof and unc gold (if average $1300, 2018 tables, no $5ea discount; minus $12.25 if average below $1300, should know by Wed/Thu): $436.00 + $426.00 = $862.00
Total one each (with gold) = $1,301.65
Total HHL and Per Order Limit (with gold) = $3864.25
Edit to add (16 Jan): London PM Fixed for gold at $1292.30.
A week later...
Long Beach Coin Expo Jan 31 - Feb 2.
Successful BST transactions with forum members thebigeng, SPalladino, Zoidmeister, coin22lover, coinsarefun, jwitten, CommemKing.
Thanks.
I was reading the old bbhof thread. Similar coin, similar mintage, different hhls though. The Baltimore show, the waiting room fiasco. Oh the horror on page 3!
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/911579/who-is-in-for-the-baseball-hof-coin-edited-on-3-28-gold-sold-out-silver-and-clad-are-backordered/p1
Probably go after the 5 oz and gold proof first. Probably a 2 minute sellout. Dealers will be all over these.
Box of 20
Received the flyer from the U.S. Mint in today's mail. Turns out the 5 oz silver will have a reeded edge and no hallmarks for weight or metal content anywhere on it.
The same flyer lists the "regular" silver dollar (1.50" diameter) as containing 99.9% silver. Anybody know if this 999 silver issue is a first for standard size silver dollars?
EDIT: Just read the other thread. This is a first, a 999 silver "dollar".
FWIW
For those who use Windows 10. If you have not already received the Jan 2019 cumulative update (usually occurs on patch Tuesday... second Tuesday of the month) it might be a good time to manually do the update or try and delay it outside the time of the Apollo sale. It will be hard enough with the multitude of hits on the PFSweb servers but if your own internet connection is being burdened by a mega/gigabyte Win10 download you may experience some.....frustration. My two-cents.
Is this also a first???...the Kennedy half is not only a reverse proof, but enhanced as well. Hasn't the mint only done one or the other?
Are you thinking this is the sleeper set?
https://catalog.usmint.gov/apollo-11-50th-anniversary-2019-proof-half-dollar-set-19CF.html?cgid=2019-product-schedule
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Proof Half Dollar Set
https://catalog.usmint.gov/apollo-11-50th-anniversary-2019-proof-half-dollar-set-19CF.html
SAN FRANCISCO (S)
Commemorative Coin Program
$53.95
This product will be available for sale on January 24, 2019, at 12 noon (ET).
Coins minted to celebrate the first manned Moon landing
Minted at the San Francisco Mint
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Item Number: 19CF
Mintage Limit: 750,000 (across all half dollar products)
Product Limit: 100,000
Household Order Limit: 5
DESCRIPTION
The United States Mint is proud to present the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program to celebrate the first manned Moon landing on July 20, 1969, and the efforts of the United States space program leading up to this historic event. All coins share common designs and are curved.
The set includes one Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Proof Half Dollar and one Kennedy Enhanced Reverse Proof Half Dollar to commemorate the enduring relationship between President Kennedy and the American space program. This product is limited to 100,000 units.
Obverse: This design features the inscriptions “MERCURY,” “GEMINI,” and “APOLLO,” separated by phases of the Moon, and a footprint on the lunar surface, which together represent the efforts of the United States space program leading up to the first manned Moon landing. Additional inscriptions include “2019,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “LIBERTY.”
Reverse: This design features a representation of a close-up of the famous “Buzz Aldrin on the Moon” photograph taken July 20, 1969, that shows just the visor and part of the helmet of astronaut Buzz Aldrin. The reflection in Buzz Aldrin’s helmet includes astronaut Neil Armstrong, the United States flag, and the lunar lander. Inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “HALF DOLLAR,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Believe so. Mint has separately produced the reverse proof and the enhanced unc Kennedy’s. Would have been nice if this set was in silver.
Probably saving the silver enhanced reverse proof Kennedy for a future set of something.
Didn't anyone read the original post?
So unless I am losing my mind (likely), the gold coins are 1/4 oz?
Yes, 8.359 grams, 90% gold, 6% silver, balance copper (from mint specs).
Yes but I didn't really understand that point that it will be both enhanced AND reverse. That really makes this a very special coin. I got it now. I must have skimmed over that point too quickly. Sorry Backroad, if this were a test, I wouldn't be scoring too well. This is what it's like being a teacher and having students not paying full attention!
PCGS Apollo slab info (also a sticky at the top of the forum page).
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1012520/just-announced-apollo-11-50th-anniversary-commemorative-coins-pcgs-special-label
Is my assumption correct? If mint indicates 50,000 across all product lines (in reference to the Appollo gold), that roughly 25,000 Uncirculated and 25,000 proof are the max mintages?
Sorta. It's 50K across all gold products, but generally 2/3rd's or so will be proofs, 1/3rd will be uncirculated.
Proofs are just more popular. And shiney. People love shiney...
So long as I'm replying to dennis1219...
Yep. Darned expensive, eh?
With the same design, it'll be interesting to compare the gold coin and the puck, considering the puck has something like 12.5x the canvas of the gold coin...
Are those past special Kennedy sets doing very well ? This one just doesn't float my boat...it's clad.
I have a couple, so probably not.
I don't care that it's clad, but you're paying an extra $26 for the packaging and a Kennedy. Okay, it looks like it's cool packaging and might be a nice looking Kennedy, but for another $26 they could have domed the Kennedy too...
At least I won't have to buy the stand alone clad proof...
Does anyone know if you have to be registered with the US Mint to order, or can you just log in and (attempt to) buy at the appointed time (giving them your address and credit card info for that one purchase)? Thank you for your response!!!
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