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Arnold Coin Exchange :: Dollars :: Eisenhower Dollars (1971-1978)
Eisenhower "Ike" Dollar
The Eisenhower Dollar was minted from 1971 to 1978. The obverse honors President Dwight D. Eisenhower, while the reverse pays tribute to the first moon landing depicting the official Apollo 11 insignia. The design was the work of Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro. For such a short series, there are numerous varieties and types. Several different dies were used as they modified specific relief areas of the coin. The general business strikes are made of copper-nickel, but there are also some made with an outer layer of 80% silver.
In 1975, the mint began to make dollars for the Bicentennial of the United States. The date shows 1776-1976 on all Ike Dollars minted for 1975 and 1976; there are none dated 1975. There are two design types distinguished by the relief and the boldness of the lettering on the reverse. The modified Bicentennial reverse showing the Liberty Bell overlapping the moon was designed by Dennis R. Williams, who won a national contest run by the Treasury. In 1977, the coins resumed the original design.
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Obverse Design: Bust of President Dwight D. Eisenhower (designed by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro)
Reverse Design: Eagle clutching olive branch over Moon (designed by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro)
Diameter: 1.5 in. (38.1mm)
Edge: Reeded
Copper-nickel issues:
Weight: 22.68 grams
Composition: Outer Layers of 75% copper, 25% nickel with a center layer of 100% copper
Silver-copper issues (silver clad):
Weight: 24.59 grams
Composition: Outer layers of 80% silver with a center of 20.9% silver. Aggregate 60% copper, 40% silver
Silver content: 0.3164 troy ounce (9.841 grams)
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Eisenhower Dollars (1971-1978)
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