This Apollo 12 commemorative medal was struck by the Lincoln Mint. Apollo 12 was launched on November 14, 1969, and returned to Earth ten days later. It was the sixth human spaceflight and the second lunar landing in the Apollo program. Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard Gordon, Jr., and Alan Bean were the astronauts.

Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this medal to the Museum in 1972.

 Display Status

This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-Events Manufacturer Lincoln Mint
 Dimensions 3-D: 7.6 x 7.6cm (3 x 3 in.)
Other (Coin): 3.8cm (1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Silver medal in plastic
 Inventory Number A19731513000 Credit Line Gift of Thomas Becker Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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