The obverse (heads side) depicts the portraits of Apollo 11 astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin E. `Buzz` Aldrin Jr. facing left, and Friendship 7 astronaut John Herschel Glenn Jr. facing right, representing the two historic missions. The design also features a partial view of the Earth from orbit, as well as a horizon line with an astronaut walking on the lunar surface facing the flag.
Obverse lettering
JOHN GLENN
NEIL ARMSTRONG
MICHAEL COLLINS
BUZZ ALDRIN
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The reverse (tails) features the Lunar Excursion Module orbiting the moon and the Friendship 7 mission capsule orbiting the Earth.
Reverse lettering
WE CAME
IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
