Bidspirit auction | US 1999 Apollo 11 30th

US 1999 Apollo 11 30th Anniversary Medal, Sterling Silver - A commemorative medal issued by The Franklin Mint to mark the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. The medal is struck in solid sterling silver with a proof finish, featuring mirror-like fields and frosted relief details. The obverse depicts an astronaut on the lunar surface standing beside the American flag with the Earth in the background, topped by the legend APOLLO 11. The reverse contains the central inscription MAN'S FIRST WALK ON THE MOON JULY 20, 1969, with a circular border reading CELEBRATING 30 YEARS and JULY 20, 1999. The medal is presented in a clear acrylic display stand containing a blue cardstock insert. The reverse of the insert bears printed silver text reading STERLING SILVER, LIMITED EDITION, and MINTED BY THE FRANKLIN MINT. Accompanying the medal is a printed Certificate of Authenticity titled MAN WALKS ON THE MOON 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL, which confirms the silver content and proof finish. The certificate bears the printed signature of Stewart Resnick, Chairman, and includes the reference code D4E6262. The medal remains in excellent uncirculated condition with high luster and no visible signs of toning or handling (photos 1, 2, and 4). The clear acrylic display stand shows light surface scratches and minor scuffing consistent with handling wear (photo 3). The Certificate of Authenticity exhibits light horizontal creasing and minor corner wear (photo 5).