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Obviously, the Apollo 11 initiative struck an emotional chord with many folks—the strong numbers clearly suggest many of the people buying these coins are from outside the numismatic community." [68] In February 2021, the larger silver dollar was named Best Silver Coin and Best Contemporary Event Coin in the annual Coin of the Year competition.
Between both auction companies, the top 10 prices realized range from US$30,000 to nearly $62,000, all for sterling silver medallions from either Apollo 11 or Apollo 17. [70] [71] A gold Robbins medallion from the Apollo 11 mission that belonged to astronaut Neil Armstrong sold for over $2 million in July 2019. [72]
The silver-colored Susan B. Anthony dollar was replaced with gold-colored Sacagawea dollar in 2000 and Presidential Dollars 2007-2016; though the composition changed, the coin's size and weight remain the same. Some variances in coin size and weight occurred over time, especially as the value of silver varied.
As a way of honoring more presidents, the U.S. Mint began issuing Presidential Dollar coins in the 2000s. Most are worth about face value, but a couple are valued in six figures due to errors .
Apollo 11 mission insignia 1971–1974, 1977–1978 limited large dollar, Ike dollar, silver dollar Liberty Bell superimposed over the Moon: 1975–1976 26.50 mm (1.043 in) 2.00 mm (0.079 in) 8.10 g (125 gr) reeded Susan B. Anthony: Apollo 11 mission insignia 1979–1981, 1999 8: limited SBA, Suzie B., Anthony, silver dollar $1: 26.49 mm (1.043 in)
The Flowing Hair Dollar sold for $10 million at auction in 2013 to set a new world record for the highest price ever paid for a rare coin, CNN reported. That record was eclipsed in 2021 when a ...
Face value Coin Obverse design Reverse design Composition Mintage Available Obverse Reverse $1: Library of Congress dollar: Depicts an open book superimposed over the torch of learning Architectural rendering of the dome on the Library of Congress' Jefferson building: Ag 90%, Cu 10% Authorized: 500,000 (max) Uncirculated: 52,771 P. Proof: 196,900 P
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