Apollo Golden Dollar Prototype - Only 900 minted

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Prototype Apollo Astronaut Golden Dollar Only 900 minted.Sure to become highly collectible. The reverse became 1 of 7 US Mint finalists for the reverse of the Sacagawea dollar coin. It features an Eagle soaring across the sun with 50 rays (symbolizing the 50 US states) The 3 photos & 3 scans do not do justice to the mirror bright proof-like coin.The astronauts face is clearly visible. Designed by Daniel Carr Mr. Carr designed the US quarters for Rhode Island & New York State The brass proof-like prototype dollar features an Apollo Astronaut on the moon with a United States flag. This coin was designed in 1998, and the design was given a "2001" date, in honor of the movie "2001 A Space Odyssey". The 13 stars in the background symbolize the future colonization of space. The large "D" represents a "Denver" mint mark.A small "DC" (designer's initials) are visible to the left of the bottom of the flag pole. NO RESERVE auction. Buyer pays for all shipping. Insurance is optional. Key words - Apollo, Neil Armstrong, Niel Armstrong, astronaut, moon landing