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Best Moon landing anniversary gifts, collectibles and commemorative items

Five decades have passed since NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped down from the Eagle spacecraft and made history as the first person to walk on the moon.

On July 20th, some 238,855 miles away on planet Earth, hundreds of millions of people watched breathlessly as humankind triumphed in its greatest achievement; stepping foot on the lunar landscape for the first time ever.

The Apollo missions marked an exciting new dawn in the era of space exploration. What makes it even more astounding is that its success came only a handful of decades after the Wright brothers first achieved flight.

Apart from to marvel at the ingenuity, guile and sheer daring of humankind, the anniversary of the moon landing is timely reminder of how much can be achieved if we work together.

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To celebrate this astonishing benchmark in human history, we’ve rounded up the best commemorative items, gifts and collectibles of the 1969 moon landing.

Whether you’re a space geek or know someone who is, here are some of the best moon and space-themed gifts to buy right now.

See our favourites below.

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary 2019 Proof Silver Dollar

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There are many 'commemorative' coins out there, but if you're after something official, there's only one place to go.

Freshly coined from the US Mint in Philadelphia and with a certificate of authenticity, this silver dollar marks the 50th anniversary with Neil Armstrong's moon footprint on one side and Buzz Aldrin's famous helmet reflection on the other.

Definitely one for die-hard space fans.

$59.95 | U.S Mint | Buy it now

Horizn One M5 NASA Edition

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With space tourism a growing industry, you may soon need luggage that can survive a voyage to the stars. Enter Horizn One, the world's first luggage designed specifically for space travel.

The wheeled case, which can also be carried as a backpack, sports a lightweight graphene enhanced shell and an electromagnetic base so it won't bounce around in zero gravity. It locks with a fingerprint scan and you can even post videos back to Earth thanks to the inbuilt smart screen. Needless to say, this level of tech costs. How much? Around an astronomical £40,000.

If you're looking for something a little less space boujee, Horizn has another option.

Co-designed with 18 year-old Alyssa Carson (the world’s youngest astronaut-in-training), the M5 Limited NASA Edition Cabin bag is as future-forward as you’d expect for today’s traveller; think a removable 10,000mAh smart charger, 360 degree spinner wheels and an aerospace-grade polycarbonate hard shell. Thankfully, the price is more down to Earth too.

£650 | Horizn Studios | Buy it now

Isle of Man ‘One Small Step’ Commemorative Stamp Collection

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The Isle of Man Post Office has released a stunning set of eight stamps that show the journey of the Apollo space program along with the moon landing.

As well as the astronauts, the stamps also pay tribute to the army of people who made the impossible happen, such as NASA mission control staff, the program directors and the astronauts who didn't make it on previous failed missions.

£8.89 | Isle of Man Post Office | Buy it now

Emma Bridgewater Moon Landing 1/2 Pint Mug

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Emma Bridgewater is about more than florals and dainty watercolours. To mark the 50th anniversary of the moon landings, the brand has designed a commemorative half pint mug that depicts the epic moment amongst the stars 50 years ago.

Cute illustrations tell the story of the mission ending with Neil Armstrong in the moon’s Sea of Tranquillity, his immortal words written underneath the final flourish.

£19.95 | Emma Bridgewater | Buy it now

The Planets book

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If you found yourself enthralled by BBC’s space documentary The Planets, you’ll enjoy this companion coffee table book packed with mind-blowing images from our Solar System.

Touching not just on our moon, but the celestial bodies of other planets too, it’s a thought-provoking look at the previously unknown worlds around Earth.

£25 | Natural History Museum | Buy it now

Earthrise Square Postcard

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Get an astronaut’s view of our green and blue marbled planet with this postcard, which shows Earth from the moon’s perspective.

This picture was taken in 1969 from the Apollo 11 spacecraft. We’d see this mounted, framed and added to a gallery wall for an impressive yet low-cost piece of space-themed art at home.

75p | Royal Museums Greenwich Shop | Buy it now

H&M Kid’s Astronaut Costume

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The enormity and significance of the success of the Apollo 11 moon landing at the end of the 60s captured the imagination of future generations. If you know a young wannabe space cadet, inspire their dreams with the coolest fancy dress around.

This Astronaut Costume is available in various sizes to fit children aged 1.5 – 10 years, and is made with breathable woven fabric so they can complete their important missions without over-heating. Best of all, each costume comes with a matching helmet so they’ll really look the part.

Made from 100 per cent polyester, zip front fastening.

£17.99 | H&M | Buy it now

Etsy Moon Wall Decal

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Get closer to the beauty of the moon with this wall sticker, perfect for adding a statement feature to any room.

Available in a range of diameters and colours, the matte-finish artwork is made with Oracal 631 vinyl which allows it to be removed without damaging the walls underneath – ideal for renters.

£19.92 | Etsy | Buy it now

Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich Space Food

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Celebrate the 50th anniversary with the ultimate celebration food – ice cream! This isn’t just any scoop, it’s freeze-dried and made in the same way the US prepares food for all its space-bound astronauts.

The taste? Creamy but crunchy at once, the Neapolitan ice cream portion is sandwiched between two chocolate wafers to make it easier to eat in zero gravity conditions. Or, you know, in the park.

£5 | Royal Museums Greenwich Shop | Buy it now

SORU Yellow Gold-Plated Luna Earrings

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While not strictly for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, we found these celestial-themed earrings hard to resist.

Crafted in Italy with delicate filigree stars and moons in 24ct yellow gold plate and pink zircon, the earrings open up a new world of accessorising.

They're real shoulder-dusters, measuring 9cm from the post to the end.

£260 | Harrods | Buy it now

Science Museum Eclipse Eye Mask

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Grab some shuteye with the help of this sleep mask featuring images of the moon from a 2016 Eclipse as seen from Palu, Indonesia.

£10 | Science Museum Shop | Buy it now

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