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The world-first Moon Dome Coin commemorates the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing.
Only 50 years after the moon landing, could a coin of this technically demanding specification be minted/

Fifty years ago, on July 20 1969, the world was transfixed as over half a billion people watched one of mankind’s greatest achievements – the Apollo 11 moon landing, live on television.When Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong touched down on the lunar surface, history was made. Today, fifty years on, history is made again as their achievement is celebrated on a remarkable world-first coin ‒ The Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Moon Dome Coin.

The world’s first moon dome coin featuring the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
This coin is a marvel of modern minting; struck as a solid dome, the surface of the moon with its craters and contours are perfectly replicated with an antique patina finish. You can even see the Sea of Tranquillity where, 50 years ago, the 'Eagle Landed'!

This is the first time that the lunar surface has been minted onto a domed-shaped crown coin and the first-ever to feature the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.