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Medallion - Apollo 40th Anniversary
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a view of Earth rising above the lunar surface, rendered in relief against a star-filled sky. A large numeral '4' is superimposed to the left of the Earth, combining visually with the word 'YEARS' below to read '40 YEARS', with 'APOLLO' arched above. The outer legend reads 'EXPLORING THE MOON, DISCOVERING EARTH' above and 'CELEBRATE APOLLO' below, separated from the central design by a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | EXPLORING THE MOON, DISCOVERING EARTH APOLLO 40 YEARS CELEBRATE APOLLO |
| Reverse description | Central field bears the NASA meatball insignia in relief, depicting a blue sphere with stars, a red chevron, and an orbiting spacecraft. The upper left portion of the outer legend reads 'APOLLO 40TH ANNIVERSARY OFFICIAL COMMEMORATIVE', and the lower right reads 'THIS MEDALLION CONTAINS METAL FLOWN TO THE MOON ON APOLLO MISSIONS'. |
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