1988 America in Space U.S. Mint 1/4 oz Gold Medal

1988 America in Space U.S. Mint 1/4 oz Gold Medal

These coins may come in original mint capsule, in plastic flip, or certified by the major grading companies in grades MS/PF 69 and lower.

In 1988, NASA decided to send another Space Shuttle into flight. This launch, however, had added significance, as it would mark the first flight in over two years since the tragic explosion of Challenger, making this event America's successful recovery into pursing space travel.

To remember this important time, the US Mint proudly released the 1988 America in Space U.S. Mint 1/4 oz Gold Medal. The obverse was designed by Brian Kachel, a tweleve-year-old YAC student, who beat out more than 17,000 entries from his school.

Obverse: Features a US space shuttle in flight with thirteen stars, representing the original colonies, encircling the design. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY" and the year of mintage.

Reverse: Depicts a right-facing eagle, with its wings spread, atop of the Young Astronauts Program logo with thirteen stars, one inside the logo, on both sides sides on this design. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "YOUNG ASTRONAUTS."

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