Up for sale is an incredibly special, completely intact piece of space exploration history: the 1971 Franklin Mint Apollo 14 "Moon Silver" Limited Edition Mini-Coin.This historic token is 100% complete and remains housed inside its original mint packaging, which features the built-in Certificate of Authenticity.The Incredible Backstory:
During the historic 1971 Apollo 14 lunar mission, the astronaut crew carried a small cache of silver medallions with them on their voyage to the Moon. Upon their safe return to Earth, a portion of those actual space-flown silver medals was added to a master melt of sterling silver. This means that every single one of these mini-coins contains a fractional percentage of authentic silver that has traveled into lunar orbit!How It Was Distributed:
These mini-coins were never sold directly to the general public. Instead, they were struck as an exclusive, one-time commemorative token by the Franklin Mint. They were distributed on August 28, 1971, solely as a special appreciation gift to charter members of the Franklin Mint Collectors Society who were in good standing. Because of this restricted distribution, they remain highly sought after by space memorabilia collectors.Design & Text:Obverse: A detailed, finely sculpted representation of the lunar surface.Reverse Inscription: Explicitly reads: "This mini-coin is made from a special melt containing silver that was carried to the moon on the flight of Apollo 14."Packaging & Condition Notes:This item is in original condition and comes in its original clear Franklin Mint presentation pocket flip. The paper insert card acts as the official Certificate of Authenticity, validating the piece's limited-edition status and its space-flown provenance. The silver mini-coin shows beautiful, sharp details. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to judge the condition for yourself, as the item pictured is the exact token and packaging you will receive.Toning Note:
This 50+ year-old sterling silver mini-coin exhibits beautiful, authentic deep rim toning along the edges on both sides. The original seals remain unbroken and have never been opened. This natural toning is a testament to its age and pristine, uncleaned state.Shipping & Handling:
- Free Shipping: Sent via USPS Ground Advantage in a secure, well-protected bubble mailer, with tracking.
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