Franklin Mint - PROJECT APOLLO. "Project Apollo" Franklin Mint Set of Twenty Sterling Silver Medals Made with Apollo XIII Flown Metal. Issued originally in December 1970, these twenty silver medals of 31mm each trace the steps of a successful moon landing mission from "Left-Off to the Moon" and "Second Stage Ignition" to "Splash-Down" and Recovery. " These are all presented in a custom 9" x 12 framable plaque. The coins are uncirculated and many show edge toning.
Only 4967 sets were issued and 3698 sets were recalled and re-issued. Includes all paperwork for both the original issue and the re-issued set. These are of the re-issued variety with a line over the mint mark on each reverse indicating that they do contain flown metal.
NOTE: Original presentation folder is in good shape. The plaque where the coins are inserted has some nicks around the edges. This set is almost 50 years old. The item "Franklin Mint PROJECT APOLLO 13 20 Medal Set Sterling Silver COA Space Flown" is in sale since Sunday, July 21, 2019.This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Bars & Rounds". The seller is "attard_0" and is located in Netcong, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.