© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Rials Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon
1969 year| Silver (.925) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | North Yemen |
|---|---|
| Period | Yemen Arab Republic (1962-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 2 Rials |
| Currency | Rial (1918-1974) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Neil Alden Armstrong and Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin jr. during ground investigation on the moon in front of the Moonlander.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLO 11 20 JULY 1969 اپولو ١١ ٢٠ يوليو ١٩٦٩
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Difference between KM# 3.1 and KM# 3.2:
KM# 3.1 has thick legend, big stars and more dots, which are close to rim (© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.)
KM# 3.2 has thin legend, small stars and less dots, which are far from rim (restrike from 1994):
Variety for KM# 2.1: 7 stars (© The Coinhouse Auction) or 6 stars (© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.):
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the Apollo 11 mission, which marked the first time humans walked on the moon. The coin's design features an image of the Apollo 11 spacecraft, as well as the names of the three astronauts who were part of the mission: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features the national emblem of North Yemen, which was the country's coat of arms at the time. This coin is a unique and collectible item that serves as a reminder of the historic achievement of the Apollo 11 mission.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon) 1969 coin.
