The article is from March. Not that old but could be before a couple coins were announced. One that just was in Coin Update last night, Belgium, is shown. I like the one from Cameroun for it's simple high contrast design.
@Opa, if you know of any that aren't included on the linked page, please add them in this thread. A complete list would be a nice addition to a collection even if only represented by photos.
I can go for that. A lot less expensive but the finger twitches...
I printed to PDF the linked page and attached it below. It's 72 pages long but the whole article with photos are included. Second best but easier on the wallet.
Are you a computer geek? I mean a real hardcore computer geek? Check this out.
These guys are restoring an actual Apollo Guidance Computer. They want to get it fully functional by July 20 for the 50th. We're talking a 60's computer that took the spacecraft to the Moon and back.
There's about six hours of content so far in 22 videos. I'm not even a quarter of the way through, but having pretty much grown up in the microprocessor era, it's fascinating stuff. This is the first video, go to his channel to find a playlist.
By the way, I have hotel reservations tonight.....on the U.S.S. Hornet. Special 50th Anniversary overnight tonight and big Moon Landing celebration tomorrow. Some activities are worth losing a night's sleep:
@pointfivezero said:
By the way, I have hotel reservations tonight.....on the U.S.S. Hornet. Special 50th Anniversary overnight tonight and big Moon Landing celebration tomorrow. Some activities are worth losing a night's sleep:
That is awsume maybe share a few pictures of the event? 😊 I have to work.
you'll find first day covers, stuff from the launch ceremony (launch of the stamp, not the rocket...), press sheets, etc. I'm a little surprised they don't have more related merchandise. Maybe in a couple of weeks.
The moon stamp looks suspiciously like the eclipse stamp they put out, but they probably without the thermo-activated ink...
My "Moon Stamps & FDC's" are scheduled to be delivered today. Oddly, instead of combining everything into one mailer, I'm getting 3 different mailers from the USPS. ( I pre-ordered these several weeks ago.)
Edited to add: delivered.
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@pointfivezero said:
By the way, I have hotel reservations tonight.....on the U.S.S. Hornet. Special 50th Anniversary overnight tonight and big Moon Landing celebration tomorrow. Some activities are worth losing a night's sleep:
That is awsume maybe share a few pictures of the event? 😊 I have to work.
Thanks for the info!! Purchased all the sheets my local, little Post Office had on hand. But the Press Sheet to purchase on the USPS link you provided is so cool. Face value price and throw in a few more 24 stamp sheets to make the total $1.80 shipping cost worth it
Not good when you see the damaged notice from the USPS.
Recall what paper looks like when wet, damp, then semi-dried.
Put the print in a heavy book and hoping for the best. Same book used to straighten out the first print that was slightly bent which ultimately came out good.
Not good when you see the damaged notice from the USPS.
Well, if they got it damaged, the it was FedEx that mangled your package too.
My 3rd print arrived in a pristine package, but that one hadn't been routed through Kansas. Can't figure out why they'd ship it 350 miles out of the way...
Not good when you see the damaged notice from the USPS.
Well, if they got it damaged, the it was FedEx that mangled your package too.
My 3rd print arrived in a pristine package, but that one hadn't been routed through Kansas. Can't figure out why they'd ship it 350 miles out of the way...
Agree, it was Fex. Have had my share of damaged boxes. It starts with PFSWeb’s “much-to-be-desired” packing to the week (or weeks) long possession by the Fex carrier.
Not good when you see the damaged notice from the USPS.
Recall what paper looks like when wet, damp, then semi-dried.
Put the print in a heavy book and hoping for the best. Same book used to straighten out the first print that was slightly bent which ultimately came out good.
Heavy book recovered. Whew!
Wish the $50 set was recoverable but was too soaked.
So I never got a puck but I kind of want one. Is the best place to buy one from a reseller who tried to flip it for a profit and might have to take a loss now?
@CoinPhysicist said:
So I never got a puck but I kind of want one. Is the best place to buy one from a reseller who tried to flip it for a profit and might have to take a loss now?
Raw or slabbed you’ll need to do a careful search. Might try a WTB on the BST. Do a search for recently sold on the Bay and other sites.
Well, in case you didn't get enough of the Apollo 11 stuff, a couple more options!
Available August 7, no prices set, no product limit, no HHL's. They are the standard proof commems with a BEP Intaglio print. The print is the same in either option.
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Proof Silver Dollar and Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print
This will be more my price range available same day and a production limit of 400,000.
Will PCGS encapsulate the Print?
Wonder if I should wait a few years and get it cheaper on Ebay/
I finally got around to getting the replacement sleeves for the half-set. Instead to relaying 3 order numbers to an operator and seeing how dyslexic I could be, I sent it all via e-mail (with order numbers and qty requested), and got all my replacements today.
So if you'd rather just copy and paste into an e-mail, it works...
@BackroadJunkie said:
Well, in case you didn't get enough of the Apollo 11 stuff, a couple more options!
Available August 7, no prices set, no product limit, no HHL's. They are the standard proof commems with a BEP Intaglio print. The print is the same in either option.
Prices set:
Gold version will be $479.50, probably based on spot. (The non-intaglio version is $460.50. so $19 for the print.)
Silver version will be $78.95. vs. $59.95 for the proof silver. ($19 here too.)
Whoa? Only 500 of each set is available? Already on BO. Still shows mintage totals across all options as 400,000. Must be the coin, not prints. There is no reference in the site listing other than limited availability. n Just got this email:
Limited Quantity Available through December 2019!
The United States Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing are proud to offer a very special limited-edition coin and print combination commemorating the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The set is available in two versions: Proof Silver Dollar with Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print or Proof $5 Gold Coin with Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print. Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind set!
Only 500 of each set are available in 2019!
Refs: MCM,Fivecents,Julio,Robman,Endzone,Coiny,Agentjim007,Musky1011,holeinone1972,Tdec1000,Type2,bumanchu, Metalsman,Wondercoin,Pitboss,Tomohawk,carew4me,segoja,thebigeng,jlc_coin,mbogoman,sportsmod,dragon,tychojoe,Schmitz7,claychaser, Bullsitter, robeck, Nickpatton, jwitten, and many OTHERS
Looks that way. Both silv and gold are BO'd until 8/20. Print is exclusive to these sets.
Refs: MCM,Fivecents,Julio,Robman,Endzone,Coiny,Agentjim007,Musky1011,holeinone1972,Tdec1000,Type2,bumanchu, Metalsman,Wondercoin,Pitboss,Tomohawk,carew4me,segoja,thebigeng,jlc_coin,mbogoman,sportsmod,dragon,tychojoe,Schmitz7,claychaser, Bullsitter, robeck, Nickpatton, jwitten, and many OTHERS
Not surprising - the silver version is now gone dark. Even with the plethora of Apollo editions, what was the Mint thinking with only 500 available? Maybe the BEP could only print 1000 total?
Refs: MCM,Fivecents,Julio,Robman,Endzone,Coiny,Agentjim007,Musky1011,holeinone1972,Tdec1000,Type2,bumanchu, Metalsman,Wondercoin,Pitboss,Tomohawk,carew4me,segoja,thebigeng,jlc_coin,mbogoman,sportsmod,dragon,tychojoe,Schmitz7,claychaser, Bullsitter, robeck, Nickpatton, jwitten, and many OTHERS
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A page with all (?) nations tribute coins shown. Use as a check list for the ultra completist.
https://numismag.com/en/2019/03/17/50th-anniversary-1969-moon-landing-worldwide-coins-and-medals/
I did not need to see that.
Keep CC firmly implanted in wallet. Delete PP.
I did not need to see that.
Keep CC firmly implanted in wallet. Delete PP.
DITTO! Kudbegud, you suck.
I knew it would happen.
Older & not complete list.
So there is a newer and more complete list (read that as longer list)?
The article is from March. Not that old but could be before a couple coins were announced. One that just was in Coin Update last night, Belgium, is shown. I like the one from Cameroun for it's simple high contrast design.
@Opa, if you know of any that aren't included on the linked page, please add them in this thread. A complete list would be a nice addition to a collection even if only represented by photos.
“Photos”
I can go for that. A lot less expensive but the finger twitches...
I printed to PDF the linked page and attached it below. It's 72 pages long but the whole article with photos are included. Second best but easier on the wallet.
My finger twitched several times HAHAHA.
Are you a computer geek? I mean a real hardcore computer geek? Check this out.
These guys are restoring an actual Apollo Guidance Computer. They want to get it fully functional by July 20 for the 50th. We're talking a 60's computer that took the spacecraft to the Moon and back.
There's about six hours of content so far in 22 videos. I'm not even a quarter of the way through, but having pretty much grown up in the microprocessor era, it's fascinating stuff. This is the first video, go to his channel to find a playlist.
Oh yes! Good vids!
Order confirmed!
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I wonder if any will actually be for sale at Noon...
Dang, forgot, was wondering what charge was on the CC.
Most likely indicate....sold out.
There were 36 available....for a matter of seconds. Now CU:
I got five of those 36 if my confirmed order goes thru.
Just a order acknowledgment but I did get a order #
By the way, I have hotel reservations tonight.....on the U.S.S. Hornet. Special 50th Anniversary overnight tonight and big Moon Landing celebration tomorrow. Some activities are worth losing a night's sleep:
Rats! I forgot to be on hair-trigger alert for the print. Anybody have 1 extra?
I knew it would happen.
Order Summary
Order Placed: 07/19/19
Order Status: PROCESSING
Order Number: USS12876479
Shipping To:
gluggo
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Method: Fedex Smartpost
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Engraved Print: Giant Leap
$17.00
Qty 1 Total: 17.0000
Billing Address
gluggo
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Payment Methods
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Exp. 06/2024
Amount: $17.00
Items (0) Subtotal:17.00
Shipping & Handling:0.00
Order Total:17.00
Looks like the 3rd print is now prepping for shipment!
US Post Office issues an Apollo Moon Landing Stamp TODAY (7/19/19)
A reminder of these that were mentioned in this tread a while ago.
Available from the USPO site for $13.20 + $1.30 shipping for a sheet of 24 55¢ Forever Stamps
https://store.usps.com/store/product/buy-stamps/1969-first-moon-landing-S_479104
Or at your local Post Office
Space.com page link with more of the story:
US Postal Service Celebrates Apollo 11 Moon Landing with 'Forever' Stamps
https://space.com/usps-apollo-11-anniversary-stamps.html
Confirmed order for 8. Order number 06876xxx. Currently processing. Time will tell if they go through.
That is awsume maybe share a few pictures of the event? 😊 I have to work.
Waiting for my PO to stock up. Going to get some!
Well, since you're hopelessly addicted to buying Apollo 11 stuff, go here:
USPS Apollo 11 stuff
you'll find first day covers, stuff from the launch ceremony (launch of the stamp, not the rocket...), press sheets, etc. I'm a little surprised they don't have more related merchandise. Maybe in a couple of weeks.
The moon stamp looks suspiciously like the eclipse stamp they put out, but they probably without the thermo-activated ink...
They’ve added a lot more since the last time I looked at their store.
My "Moon Stamps & FDC's" are scheduled to be delivered today. Oddly, instead of combining everything into one mailer, I'm getting 3 different mailers from the USPS. ( I pre-ordered these several weeks ago.)
Edited to add: delivered.
Hey Gluggo - here is a small sample.
I am taking a small break and wow thank you so much!!!! Looks like your having a good time. Have a great weekend.
Thanks for the info!! Purchased all the sheets my local, little Post Office had on hand. But the Press Sheet to purchase on the USPS link you provided is so cool. Face value price and throw in a few more 24 stamp sheets to make the total $1.80 shipping cost worth it
It is a forever stamp.
Got the third and final.
Not good when you see the damaged notice from the USPS.
Recall what paper looks like when wet, damp, then semi-dried.
Put the print in a heavy book and hoping for the best. Same book used to straighten out the first print that was slightly bent which ultimately came out good.
Not good handling. Hope the flattening works.
Well, if they got it damaged, the it was FedEx that mangled your package too.
My 3rd print arrived in a pristine package, but that one hadn't been routed through Kansas. Can't figure out why they'd ship it 350 miles out of the way...
Agree, it was Fex. Have had my share of damaged boxes. It starts with PFSWeb’s “much-to-be-desired” packing to the week (or weeks) long possession by the Fex carrier.
Heavy book recovered. Whew!
Wish the $50 set was recoverable but was too soaked.
Sorry for your soaked condition disappointment. Unacceptable on the PO part for poor handling along the way.
In this case the blame would be WetEx. PO got the short/wet end of the stick to have to deliver at the end.
The three-part print is great, re-thinking the framing part.
So I never got a puck but I kind of want one. Is the best place to buy one from a reseller who tried to flip it for a profit and might have to take a loss now?
Successful transactions with: wondercoin, Tetromibi, PerryHall, PlatinumDuck, JohnMaben/Pegasus Coin & Jewelry, CoinFlip, and coinlieutenant.
Raw or slabbed you’ll need to do a careful search. Might try a WTB on the BST. Do a search for recently sold on the Bay and other sites.
Well, in case you didn't get enough of the Apollo 11 stuff, a couple more options!
Available August 7, no prices set, no product limit, no HHL's. They are the standard proof commems with a BEP Intaglio print. The print is the same in either option.
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Proof $5 Gold Coin and Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print (19XA1)
and
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Proof Silver Dollar and Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print (19XA2)
Ryder! Enough already!
Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Proof Silver Dollar and Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print
This will be more my price range available same day and a production limit of 400,000.
Will PCGS encapsulate the Print?
Wonder if I should wait a few years and get it cheaper on Ebay/
https://catalog.usmint.gov/apollo-11-50th-anniversary-2019-proof-silver-dollar-and-kennedy-apollo-11-intaglio-print-19XA2.html?cgid=2019-product-schedule
I've got a few half sets and a puck. Here's what the rest of it looks like. Turned out being 43" x 25".
That is nice! Good work. I need to do something like that.
So the frame is 43" X 25"? TYIA
That’s nice! Where’d you get the frame?
Yes, it's 43" x 25" overall. Had a local frame shop do it for me. It wasn't cheap.
Well, that was easy.
I finally got around to getting the replacement sleeves for the half-set. Instead to relaying 3 order numbers to an operator and seeing how dyslexic I could be, I sent it all via e-mail (with order numbers and qty requested), and got all my replacements today.
So if you'd rather just copy and paste into an e-mail, it works...
Prices set:
Gold version will be $479.50, probably based on spot. (The non-intaglio version is $460.50. so $19 for the print.)
Silver version will be $78.95. vs. $59.95 for the proof silver. ($19 here too.)
Whoa? Only 500 of each set is available? Already on BO. Still shows mintage totals across all options as 400,000. Must be the coin, not prints. There is no reference in the site listing other than limited availability. n Just got this email:
Limited Quantity Available through December 2019!
The United States Mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing are proud to offer a very special limited-edition coin and print combination commemorating the Apollo 11 Moon landing. The set is available in two versions: Proof Silver Dollar with Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print or Proof $5 Gold Coin with Kennedy-Apollo 11 Intaglio Print. Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind set!
Only 500 of each set are available in 2019!
What? They only pre-prepared 10% or 50 of each?
Looks that way. Both silv and gold are BO'd until 8/20. Print is exclusive to these sets.
Comparing
Not surprising - the silver version is now gone dark. Even with the plethora of Apollo editions, what was the Mint thinking with only 500 available? Maybe the BEP could only print 1000 total?