United States Mint Unveils Designs for Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Program
David J. Ryder participated in a virtual design unveiling for the
2021 Christa McAuliffe Silver Dollar. McAuliffe, a high school social studies teacher, was the first participant in the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA)
Teacher in Space program. She and six astronauts tragically lost their lives in the
Space Shuttle
Challenger flight on January 28, 1986.
The designs will be featured on a silver coin authorized by Public Law 116-65. In a pre-recorded video, Director Ryder said:
“This silver dollar will celebrate the life and legacy of a true pioneer, a passionate educator, and an inspiration to millions. We hope this coin will honor Christa McAuliffe’s memory, and we are proud to assist in the continued legacy of her mission to inspire young people to become science and technology leaders.”
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