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2 Rials Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon

Features

Issuer North Yemen
Period Yemen Arab Republic (1962-1990)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 1969 (1969-1994)
Value 2 Rials
Currency Rial (1918-1974)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
55580
References KM# 3
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Schön# 117
Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes).

Commemorative issue

Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon

Series: Moonlanding Apollo 11

Obverse

Coat of arms, denomination below.

Scripts: Arabic, Latin

Lettering:
الجمهورية العربية اليمنية
2 R ۲ ريالان
1969-١٩٦٩
YEMEN ARAB REPUBLIC

Reverse

Neil Alden Armstrong and Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin jr. during ground investigation on the moon in front of the Moonlander.

Script: Latin

Lettering: APOLLO 11 20 JULY 1969 اپولو ١١ ٢٠ يوليو ١٩٦٩

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Valcambi, Balerna, Switzerland (1961-date)

Comments

Difference between KM# 3.1 and KM# 3.2:

KM# 3.1 has thick legend, big stars and more dots, which are close to rim (© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.)

KM# 3.2 has thin legend, small stars and less dots, which are far from rim (restrike from 1994):

 

 

Variety for KM# 2.1: 7 stars (© The Coinhouse Auction) or 6 stars (© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.):

 

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1969  KM# 3.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
6 stars 20%
1969  KM# 3.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
6 stars; Proof 8%
1969  Photo 7 583 $ 140 KM# 3.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
7 stars 30%
1969  Photo 200 $ 120 KM# 3.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
7 stars; Proof 20%
1969 (1994)  Photo 1 000 $ 88 KM# 3.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
6 stars; Proof; Restrike (1994) 38%

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Numista Rarity index: 71 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 51.02 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2206 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual silver weight: 0.743 oz
Current silver price: 68.63 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
Katz
Auction 123
Lot 1860
Internet Archive
27 Apr 2024 1969 – KM# 3.1 – 7 stars UNC USD 24.30
(EUR 21.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
Katz
Auction 114
Lot 2085
Internet Archive
24 Feb 2024 1969 – KM# 3.1 – 7 stars UNC USD 50.92
(EUR 44.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 3098
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1969 – KM# 3.1 – 7 stars UNC USD 72.91
(EUR 63.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 3097
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1969 – KM# 3.1 – 7 stars UNC USD 59.02
(EUR 51.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 17
Lot 3770
Internet Archive
19 Dec 2020 1969 – KM# 3.1 – 7 stars; Proof UNC USD 115.73
(EUR 100.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
Katz
Auction 131
Lot 3326
Internet Archive
26 Jun 2024 1969 (1994) – KM# 3.2 – 6 stars; Proof; Restrike (1994) UNC USD 32.40
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 17
Lot 3771
Internet Archive
19 Dec 2020 1969 (1994) – KM# 3.2 – 6 stars; Proof; Restrike (1994) UNC USD 40.50
(EUR 35.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
Katz
Auction 177
Lot 2025
Internet Archive
6 Dec 2025 Undetermined UNC USD 75.22
(EUR 65.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
Katz
Auction 146
Lot 3195
Internet Archive
14 Dec 2024 Undetermined UNC USD 89.11
(EUR 77.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rials (Apollo 11, ground investigation on the Moon)
Katz
Auction 141
Lot 3866
Internet Archive
25 Oct 2024 Undetermined UNC USD 37.03
(EUR 32.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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