Check the listing for details. IOM SPACE SHUTTLE ORBITER COLUMBIA CROWN 1999 CUNI COIN. Listed at 26.99 USD. Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Check out my other items! This listing is for one CROWN CUNI COIN UNC: ISLE OF MAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST MAN ON THE MOON SPACE COIN SERIES SPACE SHUTTLE ORBITER COLUMBIA 1 CROWN 1999 COPPER-NICKEL COIN UNC Great addition for your coin or space collection!!! PHOTOS ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAILS Coin you receive may vary somewhat from the photo but will be in same general condition. COIN MAY HAVE SUPERFICIAL NICKS, STACKING MARKS, AND SCRATCHES AND MAY HAVE SPOTTING, TONING, MINOR WORN FINISH, AND/OR OXIDATION RELATED TO AGE. PARDON REFLECTIONS OF CAMERA LENS SEEN IN PHOTO. Copper-nickel coin 38.6 mm in diameter This coin is much larger than both USA quarter (24.26 mm in diameter) and USA half dollar (30.61 mm in diameter) 28.28 grams Beautiful reeded edge Queen Elizabeth II on other side In President Kennedy's speech to Congress, on May 25, 1961, he expressed a concern that the United States was falling behind the Soviet Union in technology and prestige. He challenged the nation to put a man on the moon before the end of the decade. On July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 launched from the Kennedy Space Center. The Apollo 11 crew: Neil Armstrong, Commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and, Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot. On July 20, 1969, Commander Neil Armstrong became the first man on the moon. He said the historic words, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia was named after the Boston-based sloop Columbia captained by American Robert Gray, who explored the Pacific Northwest and became the first American vessel to circumnavigate the world. The name also honored Columbia, the Command Module of Apollo 11. Space Shuttle Columbia (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first spaceworthy space shuttle in NASA's orbital fleet. Its first mission, STS-1, lasted from April 12 to April 14, 1981. On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated during re-entry over Texas, on its 28th mission; all seven crew members aboard perished. This beautiful coin will serve as a lasting tribute and remembrance to THE FIRST MAN ON THE MOON and THE COLUMBIA SPACE SHUTTLE BUY IT NOW!!! at our eBay Store 100% Guarantee of Authenticity Please be sure to ask questions before buying so that you will be completely satisfied with your purchase. For other great buys, visit our eBay Store at We have an extensive inventory of coins and original collectible items in many areas of interest. Some of the items in our store inventory are quite unique and the only place they are available on eBay is at our store. Feel free to drop by our store even if only to browse and window shop. PAYMENT and SHIPPING INFO We ship quickly, usually within two business days of receiving payment. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY. We accept PayPal. To pay with PayPal, you must have and ship to a confirmed USA address. Shipping for this item is to USA only. Florida buyers pay 6.5% sales tax. We give feedback on all completed transactions once we know you are satisfied with the transaction and have left feedback for us. Thanks and Happy Buying!!!