Numismatic Reflections of Space Missions and Programs

The Apollo 11 commemorative coin, issued in 1969, featured an image of an astronaut planting the American flag on the moon, along with the words "First Men on the Moon".

The Mercury Dime, issued in 1946, was the first coin issued by the United States to commemorate a space mission. It featured an image of the Roman god Mercury, the patron of travelers and merchants, and the words "In God We Trust".

The Vostok commemorative medal, issued in 1961, featured an image of a rocket launching from Earth, along with the words "First Man in Space".

The Space Shuttle Dollar, issued in 1982, was the first coin issued by the United States to commemorate the Space Shuttle program. It featured an image of the Space Shuttle Discovery, along with the words "Space Shuttle".

The Apollo 12 commemorative coin, issued in 1970, featured an image of an astronaut performing a spacewalk, along with the words "Second Men on the Moon".

The Apollo Half Dollar, issued in 1970, was the first coin issued by the United States to commemorate the Apollo program. It featured an image of an astronaut on the moon, along with the words "Apollo 11".

The Vostok commemorative medal, issued in 1961, featured an image of a cosmonaut in a spacesuit, along with the words "First Man in Space".

The Lunar Module Quarter, issued in 1971, was the first coin issued by the United States to commemorate the Lunar Module. It featured an image of the Lunar Module Eagle, along with the words "Apollo 11".

The Apollo 11 commemorative coin, issued in 1969, featured an image of an astronaut on the moon, along with the words "First Men on the Moon".

The Gemini Half Dollar, issued in 1965, was the first coin issued by the United States to commemorate the Gemini program. It featured an image of two astronauts in a Gemini spacecraft, along with the words "Gemini 4".

The Vostok commemorative medal, issued in 1961, featured an image of a rocket launching from Earth, along with the words "First Man in Space".

The Soyuz Ruble, issued in 1975, was the first coin issued by the United States to commemorate the Soyuz program. It featured an image of the Soyuz spacecraft, along with the words "Soyuz 19".

The Apollo 12 commemorative coin, issued in 1970, featured an image of an astronaut performing a spacewalk, along with the words "Second Men on the Moon".

The Space Shuttle Dollar, issued in 1982, was the first coin issued by the United States to commemorate the Space Shuttle program. It featured an image of the Space Shuttle Discovery, along with the words "Space Shuttle".

The Vostok commemorative medal, issued in 1961, featured an image of a cosmonaut in a spacesuit, along with the words "First Man in Space".