Commemorate the inspiring legacy of Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher selected for NASA’s Teacher in Space Program, with this 2021 Proof Silver Dollar. Issued by the United States Mint, this coin pays tribute to McAuliffe’s dedication to education and space exploration.​

Obverse Design: Features a portrait of Christa McAuliffe with a hopeful gaze, symbolizing her pioneering spirit. Inscriptions include “CHRISTA McAULIFFE,” “2021,” “LIBERTY,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”

Reverse Design: Depicts McAuliffe as a teacher, pointing forward and upward, symbolizing the future, with three high school students looking on with admiration. Seven stars above represent the Challenger crew. Inscriptions include “I TOUCH THE FUTURE. I TEACH.,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.”​

Key Features:

• Composition: 99.9% fine silver​

• Weight: 26.73 grams (0.859 troy oz)​

• Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)​

• Edge: Reeded​

• Mint Mark: “P” for Philadelphia​

• Packaging: Encased in a protective capsule within the original U.S. Mint presentation box​

• Authenticity: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the U.S. Mint​

This commemorative coin not only honors a remarkable individual but also serves as a meaningful addition to any numismatic collection or as a gift for educators and space enthusiasts.​