Numismatic Journey: Space Coins and Medals Across the Globe

The first space-themed coin was issued in 1957 by the Soviet Union to commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth.

The Soviet Union issued the first coin featuring an astronaut in 1961 to commemorate the flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.

The Apollo Half Dollar was issued in 1970 to commemorate the first manned landing on the moon. It featured an astronaut on the obverse and an eagle landing on the moon on the reverse.

The United States issued a commemorative coin in 1990 to celebrate the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. The coin featured an image of the telescope on the obverse and a view of Earth from space on the reverse.

The Royal Canadian Mint issued the Lunar Voyage Dollar in 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing. The coin featured an image of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planting the American flag on the moon.

The Soviet Union issued a coin in 1963 featuring Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space.

The United States Mint issued the Space Shuttle Dollar in 1991 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first space shuttle mission. The coin featured an image of the space shuttle on the obverse and an astronaut on the reverse.

The United States issued a coin in 2013 featuring the Mars Curiosity rover. The coin was part of the America the Beautiful Quarters series and featured an image of the rover on the reverse.

The Royal Australian Mint issued the Lunar Landing Commemorative Coin in 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. The coin featured an image of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planting the American flag on the moon.

The United States issued a coin in 1990 to commemorate the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. The coin featured an image of the telescope on the obverse and a view of Earth from space on the reverse.

The South African Mint issued the Wright Brothers Centennial Coin in 1903 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight. The coin featured an image of the Wright Flyer on the obverse and a view of Earth from space on the reverse.

The Soviet Union issued the first coin featuring a satellite in 1957 to commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth.

The Royal Canadian Mint issued the Alexander Graham Bell Commemorative Coin in 1975 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell. The coin featured an image of Bell on the obverse and a telephone on the reverse.

The Soviet Union issued the first coin featuring a rocket in 1957 to commemorate the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth.

The United States Mint issued the Lindbergh Centennial Coin in 1927 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first transatlantic flight. The coin featured an image of Charles Lindbergh and his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, on the obverse and a view of Earth from space on the reverse.