Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Archives

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coins Have Started Shipping

March 17, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of The United States Mint)

The United States Mint has begun shipping the Christa McAuliffe commemorative coins to those who placed pre-orders earlier this year. The Proof and Uncirculated silver coin went on sale back in late January with the Mint stating at the time that orders would begin shipping on March 15, 2021. The Mint kept that date with notifications of shipment and tracking numbers provided to ordering customers. The pre-ordering process was new for the Mint on both …

PCGS Offering Special Label Memorializing NASA Challenger Astronaut Christa McAuliffe

February 16, 2021 by Clinton

Christa McAuliffe PCGS Label (Image Courtesy of PCGS)

The following is a press release from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) announcing the offer of a special label for the 2021 Christa McAuliffe commemorative. The commemorative dollar coin honors the late NASA and Space Shuttle Challenger astronaut who was killed 73 seconds in the STS-51L mission in 1986. Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) is offering a Special Label emblazoned with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation (www.amfcse.org) logo in honor of National Aeronautics and Space Administration …

NGC Announces Special Designations & Labels for The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative

February 2, 2021 by Clinton

2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Early Release Label (Image Courtesy of NGC)

NGC has issued a Press Release announcing the availability of special designations and labels for the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Silver Dollar. The coin, which is available for pre-order from the United States Mint, will begin shipping on March 17, 2021. The Christa McAuliffe Commemorative is available in Proof and Uncirculated finishes from the United States Mint. On January 28, 2021, the US Mint is releasing two silver dollars as a tribute to Christa McAuliffe, …

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Sales Start Today

January 28, 2021 by Clinton

The United States Mint will begin sales of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe commemorative coin, both in Proof and Uncirculated finishes, later today. Sales will begin at their normal time of Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific on the Mint’s site. News of the coins going on sale today broke over the past weekend when the Mint updated its production schedule for 2021. Traditionally, the Mint releases commemorative coins towards the middle of the year and here at …

Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Sales Start January 28

January 25, 2021 by Clinton

In a surprise change to the production schedule for 2021, the United States Mint will begin sales of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Dollar later this week, on January 28th. Sales will begin at Noon Eastern, 9:00 AM Pacific and the commemorative will only be available directly from the United States Mint. Traditionally, the Mint releases commemorative coins towards the middle of the year and here at USCoinNews.com, the assumption was that trend would continue. …