Rare Authentic NROL-33 Classified NRO Spy Satellite Challenge Coin (Atlas V / AV-046) Condition: Used / Excellent Condition (Please see photos for exact condition
Up for sale is a highly collectible, authentic double-sided challenge coin representing the classified NROL-33 mission operated by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in partnership with the U.S. Air Force.This coin beautifully captures both the launch mechanics and the secretive payload program imagery of the historic May 22, 2014 deployment.
Coin Features:
Side A (Launch Team Emblem): Features a sleek manta ray traveling through space over the globe alongside the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. Stamped with the flight designation AV-046 and the classic mission motto: \"Defendi Nostrae Opes\" (To Defend Our Wealth).
Side B (Payload Program Crest): Features iconic \"black ops\" space imagery depicting a winged Valkyrie/warrior goddess holding a sword aloft, standing vigil over a pack of wolves racing against a golden sunrise.
Details: Beautiful high-relief enamel work with an antique brass/bronze finish border. A fantastic, rare addition for any collector of military space programs, aerospace history, NRO memorabilia, or classified \"black ops\" challenge coins.
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