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2009 First Man on the Moon $1 Silver Proof Coin

2009 First Man on the Moon $1 Silver Proof Coin

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Mark one of humanity's greatest achievements with this 2009 Perth Mint $1 Silver Proof Coin, issued to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic moon landing.

The coin's reverse features a coloured depiction of the lunar module descending toward a coloured image of Earth, paired with the iconic inscription "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon July 1969 AD. We came in peace for all mankind." 

The obverse carries the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Queen Elizabeth II alongside the 2009 date and $1 denomination. Struck in 1oz (31.14g) of 99.9% pure silver, the coin is capped to a mintage of no more than 25,000 pieces and presented in its original Perth Mint case with certificate of authenticity a compelling piece for space history and coin collectors alike.

First Man on the Moon 2009 Silver Proof Coin Specifications:

  • Issuing authority: Cook Islands (Perth Mint issue)
  • Mint: The Perth Mint, Australia
  • Year: 2009
  • Denomination: $1
  • Metal: 1oz (31.14g), 99.9% pure silver
  • Diameter: 38.79mm
  • Thickness: 3.75mm
  • Finish: Proof, coloured
  • Mintage: Capped at 25,000
  • Includes: Original Perth Mint case, certificate of authenticity

FAQ

What does this coin commemorate?

It marks the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969, when astronauts first set foot on the Moon.

How much is the moon coin worth? 

Value comes from its capped mintage of just 25,000 coins and full 1oz of 99.9% pure silver — genuinely collectible beyond its $1 face value, especially as an individually numbered Perth Mint issue.

Is this coin legal tender? 

Yes, it's a $1 coin, though its silver content and collectible value far exceed face value.
How rare is this coin? Mintage is capped at no more than 25,000 pieces worldwide, produced and inspected by the Perth Mint.

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