1969, The First Step on the Moon Eyewitness Solid Sterling Silver - Franklin Mint. SOLID STERLING SILVER COIN commemorates the first step on the moon by Neil Armstrong. One side features Neil Armstrong stepping off the Apollo 11 lunar module on the moon says "One small step for a man...One giant leap for mankind.” The reverse side has a plaque with the planet earth and says “Here men from the planet earth first set foot upon the moon July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind” with various signatures and a leave branch.Solid Sterling Silver, Original Presentation case.