2019 (S) Proof Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar

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The 2019 (S) Proof Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar is a proof half dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Half Dollars (1982-Date) series. The San Francisco Mint struck 181,735 proof Apollo 11 50th Anniversary half dollars dated 2019. The obverse features designs varying by commemorative issue and the reverse displays designs varying by commemorative issue. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Struck in copper-nickel, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #697686.