1975-FM Silver Token Soyuz-Apollo

Coin Details

Description

This 1975-FM silver token commemorates the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP), the first joint space mission between the United States and the Soviet Union, conducted in July 1975. The mission saw an American Apollo spacecraft dock with a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit, symbolizing a thaw in Cold War tensions and the beginning of international cooperation in space exploration. The "FM" designation indicates production by the Franklin Mint, a private mint in Pennsylvania that produced an extensive series of commemorative medals and tokens during the 1970s and 1980s. The silver composition reflects the significance of this historic event. The Apollo-Soyuz mission paved the way for the later International Space Station program and is remembered as a landmark in both space exploration and international diplomacy.

Rarity Notes

Silver Franklin Mint commemorative token. 1975-FM. Apollo-Soyuz pieces are collected within space exploration numismatics.

Cross References

PCGS #967026; 1975-FM Soyuz-Apollo Token, Silver