Description: The 2021 Christa McAuliffe Silver Dollar recognizes the former social studies teacher who in 1985, was chosen to be the first participant in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Teacher in Space program. On January 28, 1986, McAuliffe and six astronauts were tragically killed when Space Shuttle Challenger exploded after launch. The obverse (heads) design depicts a portrait of Christa McAuliffe with a hopeful gaze. The reverse (tails) design depicts McAuliffe as a teacher, smiling as she points forward and upward, symbolizing the future. Three high school-age students look on with wonder. The seven stars pay tribute to those who perished in the Challenger tragedy.
Price: 90 USD
Location: La Canada Flintridge, California
End Time: 2024-08-25T01:14:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Certification: U.S. Mint
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Year: 2021
Composition: Modern Silver/Clad
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Features: Commemorative
Denomination: $1