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Posted 04/17/2017 4:30 pm
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Would that be the first curved clad half dollar too?
Would that be the first curved clad half dollar too?
The 2014 Baseball HOF half dollar was a clad coin - it was the first curved clad coin struck by any mint.
So, the Apollo 11 clad half dollar would be the second US curved half dollar in the copper-nickel composition.
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What are they supposed to sell for - $40? $60? Honestly, if it's any more than $30, I'd rather use that money to buy some old silver.
What are they supposed to sell for - $40? $60? Honestly, if it's any more than $30, I'd rather use that money to buy some old silver.
During the first month of sales, the uncirculated version of the Baseball HOF clad half dollar was priced at $18.95; the proof version cost $19.95. The regular prices after the introductory period expired were $22.95 and $23.95, respectively.
I would imagine that the Apollo 11 half dollars will be priced similarly. So, maybe the coin will fit your budget?
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I liked the idea of a 5 oz PF commem but not that cool with a curved one..more like a gimmick
I liked the idea of a 5 oz PF commem but not that cool with a curved one..more like a gimmick
From my perspective, a five-ounce silver Apollo 11 "coin" denominated at $1 - with or without a curve - is no more of a gimmick than the ATB "pucks" that carry a denomination of a quarter dollar. I'm not enamored with the idea of this over-sized Apollo 11 "coin," but will "suck it up" and purchase one because I think the coins celebrate an amazing (especially considering the technology of the time) historical milestone and I collect medals alongside my coins - it will fit in just fine with my other Apollo 11 pieces.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
