Christa McAuliffe 2021 Proof Silver Dollar

Commemorative Coin Program
Philadelphia (P)
$79.00
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  • Minted in recognition of Christa McAuliffe
  • Minted at the Philadelphia Mint
  • Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Item Number: 21CH
Mintage Limit: 350,000 (across all product options)
Product Limit: None
Household Order Limit: None

In 2021, the United States Mint will mint silver dollars with proof and uncirculated finishes to commemorate the life of Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teacher selected in 1985 to be the first participant in NASA’s Teacher in Space Program. On January 28, 1986, McAuliffe and six astronauts were tragically killed during the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Her memory and dedication live on.

Surcharges in the amount of $10 for each silver dollar sold are authorized to be paid to the FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics program to engage and inspire young people—through mentor-based programs—to become leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

FIRST is dedicated to carrying on the legacy of Christa McAuliffe by inspiring students and creating a new generation of dreamers and innovators.

Obverse
Features a portrait of Christa McAuliffe with a hopeful gaze. Inscriptions are "CHRISTA McAULIFFE," “2021,” “LIBERTY,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”

Reverse
Depicts Christa 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 above them pay tribute to those who perished in the Challenger tragedy. Around the border are the inscriptions “I TOUCH THE FUTURE. I TEACH.,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” The logo of the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) organization is also included.

Product Specifications
Denomination: Dollar
Finish: Proof
Composition: 99.9% Silver
Weight: 26.730 grams
Diameter: 1.500 inches
Edge: Reeded
Mint and Mint Mark: Philadelphia - P
Christa McAuliffe 2021 Proof Silver Dollar
Commemorative Coin Program
Philadelphia (P)
$79.00
  • Minted in recognition of Christa McAuliffe
  • Minted at the Philadelphia Mint
  • Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity
Item Number: 21CH
Mintage Limit: 350,000 (across all product options)
Product Limit: None
Household Order Limit: None