2019 PMC - Moon Landing 50th Anniversary (Type 2)

2019 Moon Landing 50 Years On: Limited Edition Medallion Cover (PMC) Australia Post – Special Anniversary Release

• A Giant Leap for Mankind: Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission (1969–2019). This release honours the moment an estimated 600 million people watched Neil Armstrong become the first human to step onto the lunar surface, uttering his now-immortal words.
• Australia’s Crucial Role: Celebrates the vital contribution of NASA’s Honeysuckle Creek (ACT) and the Parkes Radio Telescope (NSW), which were responsible for receiving and telecasting the historic first images of the Moon walk to the world.
• Substantial Commemorative Medallion: Features a heavy-weight, uncirculated zinc alloy medallion.
  • Impressive Specs: A massive 60.00mm diameter and 7.00mm thickness, weighing in at a minimum of 58g.
  • Design: The medallion portrays the iconic lunar module Eagle and the lunar surface, serving as a high-relief tribute to human ingenuity.
• Commemorative $1 Stamp: Affixed with the official "First Moon Walk" $1.00 stamp, depicting the historic unveiling of the plaque that reads: "We came in peace for all mankind."
• Significant Postmark: The stamp is cancelled with a special First Day of Issue postmark dated 16 July 2019, from Parkes, NSW 2870—home to the famous "Dish" that played such a central role in the mission's success.
• Premium Narrative Packaging: The pictorial envelope provides a detailed account of the 21 hours and 36 minutes spent on the lunar surface by Armstrong and Aldrin, as Michael Collins piloted the command module Columbia above.
• Limited Edition Rarity: A prestigious release, scarcer than standard coin covers and highly sought after by space and technology collectors.

• Condition: Excellent condition. Please note that serial numbers will differ from the one shown in the image.

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