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This replica of the plaque left on the moon by the Apollo 12 astronauts was struck by the Lombardo Mint in Canada. Apollo 12 was launched on November 14, 1969, and landed on the moon five days later. It returned to earth on November 24. Apollo 12 was the second manned lunar landing mission in the Apollo program. Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard Gordon, Jr., and Alan L. Bean were the astronauts.

Space medal collector Thomas Becker donated this replica to the National Collection in 1972.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Canada Type MEMORABILIA-Events Manufacturer Lombardo Mint
 Dimensions 3-D (Plaque): 7.3 × 6 × 1cm (2 7/8 × 2 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
Storage: 12.7 × 11.4 × 3.8cm (5 × 4 1/2 × 1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Plastic
Copper Alloy
Paint
Adhesive
Paper
Ink
 Inventory Number A19731503000 Credit Line Gift of Thomas Becker Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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