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1988-P America in Space Shuttle Young Astronaut Gold Medal BU/Proof
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1988-P America in Space Shuttle Young Astronaut Gold Medal BU/Proof
Celebrating America’s pioneering spirit beyond Earth, the 1988-P America in Space Shuttle Young Astronaut Gold Medal honors the nation’s commitment to space exploration and future scientific achievement. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this commemorative gold medal captures the excitement of human spaceflight while offering collectors a meaningful piece of modern American history.
The America in Space series was issued by the United States Mint to recognize landmark achievements in space exploration and to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and astronauts. The Young Astronaut theme reflects educational outreach initiatives that emerged during the Space Shuttle era, a period defined by technological advancement and expanded access to space. Gold medals from this program were produced in limited numbers and remain highly regarded for their thematic significance and fine craftsmanship.
Product Features:
- Made from .900 pure gold with a weight of 0.2419 troy oz
- Brilliant Uncirculated / Proof
- Struck by the US Mint
- 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 the Young Astronauts Program logo with thirteen stars, one inside the logo, on both sides of this design. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "YOUNG ASTRONAUTS."
Blending technological achievement with inspirational purpose, the 1988-P America in Space Shuttle Young Astronaut Gold Medal stands as a tribute to exploration, education, and American ingenuity. Its space-themed design and gold composition make it a compelling acquisition for collectors of modern U.S. medals, space memorabilia enthusiasts, and precious metals buyers seeking something beyond conventional coinage.
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