Space Shuttle Program Commemorative Coin

Made with Metal flown in space; Comes in plastic archival coin protector.

The United States Space Shuttle Program 1981 – 2011. With the end of the Space Shuttle Program, this medallion celebrates the thirty years of manned spaceflight service that the U.S. Space Shuttles have provided.

Made with Metal Flown in Space. Each Space Shuttle Program Commemorative Coin contains metal that was removed from the Space Shuttle Orbiter COLUMBIA after the Space Shuttle Program’s first flights. That rare and special flown metal is now part of each Space Shuttle Commemorative Coin… history that you can hold in your hands.

The Design Commemorates the Entire History of the US Space Shuttle Program…

• Shuttle Landing: The centerpiece features a detailed depiction of a Space Shuttle gliding to a landing, highlighting its unique winged design. Unlike the parachute or splashdown methods of earlier U.S. programs (Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo), this showcases the Shuttle’s innovative approach, with the craft angled gracefully against a runway, emphasizing its engineering marvel.
• Stars in the Sky: Six stars are scattered across the design, each representing one of the Space Shuttle orbiters: Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour. Their placement against a radiant background adds a celestial touch, symbolizing their journeys into space.
• Two Bright Stars: Two prominent stars stand out, serving as poignant reminders of the orbiters lost—Challenger and Columbia. Their brighter glow draws attention, honoring the legacy and sacrifice associated with these missions.
• 7-Pointed Stars: The brightest stars feature seven points each, with each point symbolizing one of the astronauts who perished aboard Challenger and Columbia, adding a layer of tribute to the human element of the program.
• Golden Metal: Crafted in a rich golden finish, the coin’s material commemorates the 50th anniversary of manned spaceflight, reflecting a milestone in space exploration history with its warm, lustrous tone.
• Shuttle at Sunset: The background portrays the Shuttle against a sunset, with golden rays extending outward. This evokes the “sunsetting” of the Space Shuttle Program, marking its conclusion in 2011, blending nostalgia with a sense of closure.

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Actual size: 1.5″ diameter.