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
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