FIRST AMERICAN IN SPACE Milky Way 1 Oz Moneta Argento 1$ Niue 2024
This modern 1 Oz Silver coin is the twelfth issue in the "Milky Way" series and is dedicated to the first American in space. This coin celebrates our constant search for something unattainable, great, and mysterious. The coin has gorgeous colors, a futuristic design, Proof Quality and comes in a black leather case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage of 2.500 pieces worldwide.
Data sheet
- Country
- Niue
- Year
- 2024
- Face Value
- 1 Dollar
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 31.1 (1 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 37
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 2.500
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 1 oz - less than 2 oz
- Series
- Milky Way
The reverse of the coin features the Mercury Redstone 3 spacecraft, ready for take-off. Stylized planets and stars can be seen in the embossed relief, and the composition is closed with the inscription: "PROJECT MERCURY" - the name of the mission. The main scientific objective of project Mercury was to determine man's capabilities in a space environment and the ability to return a human safely back to Earth. The obverse of the coin depicts crop circles and a flying saucer that illuminates the Public Seal of Niue. This, together with the inscriptions: "2024" – the year of issue, and "1 DOLLAR" - the face value.