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Robert Pearlman
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posted 12-16-2018 06:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Robert Pearlman   Click Here to Email Robert Pearlman     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
British Pobjoy Mint release
50th Anniversary of the First Man on The Moon 2019 Coins

Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a stunning new coin which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first man on the moon, which includes the official NASA logo for which special permission has been granted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States of America.

The design on the coin itself recreates this momentous occasion featuring an astronaut standing on the surface of the moon whilst saluting. The American flag and the Eagle lunar module can be seen in the background. Planet Earth can be seen in the distance showing the continents of North and South America.This view of Earth replicates the image shown on the medal which accompanied the astronauts on their historic mission. The NASA logo is also shown.

With its direct link to the Apollo 11 mission, it is particularly apt that this coin is being released on behalf of the Government of Ascension Island. Devil's Ashpit on the eastern side of Ascension Island made a perfect site to build a NASA tracking station. With volcanic peaks surrounding the site, it provided a natural shield against radar and other interference from elsewhere on the island. Originally constructed in 1965 to support the earlier Surveyor missions, it also supported the later deep space and Apollo manned missions and tracked Apollo 11 on its flight from Earth to the moon.

oke
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posted 01-29-2019 12:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for oke     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Since I noticed that Pobjoy had stated that this commemorative could also be purchased in Titanium, I kept checking until that version debuted, and grabbed one. 7,500 of those, and it already states it's "out of stock," so maybe it was popular for being "unique"? And the site also says that the cupro-nickel version's limited to 1,969, so maybe it's a way to make them seem more rare?

Anyway, this is what's stated at the page for the Ti coin:

Interested in purchasing this coin? Contact usasales@pobjoy.com today to enquire about availability. Please remember to state which metal you wish to purchase the coin in.
So, maybe not "out of stock"?

Not sure if the mintage numbers at the Amazon cupro-nickel coin page are accurate if the number is more at Amazon than what's at the U.S. Pobjoy Mint page.

Edited to add that, nevermind, it could just be "out of stock" for the U.S. Pobjoy site, as it's in stock at the UK and Rest of the World site. And, the cupro-nickel in a pack is limited to 25K, so the U.S. cupro-nickel version, set at 1,969, must be presented differently? Cool, I suppose, for providing a few options.

At the U.S. Pobjoy site, this is the info for the cupro-nickel version, so it is packaged/presented differently:

  • 2019 Uncirculated Cupro Nickel Proof-Like 1 Crown Coin
  • Issued on behalf of Ascension Island
  • Issue: 1,969
  • Unique presentation box and certificate
  • Also available as: Unc. Cupro Nickel in Pack, Proof Sterling Silver and Titanium
  • Special Permission Granted for use of NASA logo

Glint
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posted 01-29-2019 04:36 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Glint   Click Here to Email Glint     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Never realized that Tranquility Base was so mountainous.
Also noticed these coins are the lighter 28g Imperial Ounce and not the more robust 31g Troy ounce being sold by the US mint, plus it costs more.

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