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United States 1971 One Dollar Coin Silver

Key Facts & Value

Key Fact

Historical significanceThe Eisenhower Dollar was the first dollar coin issued by the U.S. after the Peace Dollar. It was created to commemorate the achievements of President Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 mission, which landed the first humans on the Moon.

Design elementsThe coin features a portrait of Eisenhower on the obverse, while the reverse depicts an eagle landing on the Moon, a tribute to the monumental Apollo 11 mission.

Popularity and circulationDespite being minted in large numbers, the Eisenhower Dollar saw limited circulation due to its size and weight. Collectors often favor it for its historical context.

Value Fact

The value of the Eisenhower Dollar can vary significantly based on its condition and rarity. In general, common circulated examples are worth their face value, while uncirculated or proof coins can fetch higher prices in the collector market. Special versions with silver content, such as the 40% silver coins produced for collector sets, can command significantly higher values.

Factors adding value include the coin's historical significance, rarity in uncirculated condition, and the presence of mint errors which are highly sought after by collectors.

Item Details

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CategoryCoins

Brand-

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Length-

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Weight22.68 g

PersonDwight D. Eisenhower

Coins TypeCirculating Coin

DenominationOne Dollar

CurrencyUSD

Obverse DescriptionEisenhower bust

Obverse CreatorFrank Gasparro

Reverse DescriptionApollo 11 insignia

Reverse CreatorFrank Gasparro

Mint or Printing PressPhiladelphia

Diameter38.1 mm

Thickness-

Production TypeCirculation

Edge TypeReeded

MintageOver 100 million

Coins Topic/ThemeEisenhower

Country / EmpireUnited States

Start Year1971

End Year1978

Coin Product NameEisenhower Dollar

Mint Mark-

Obverse ObjectsEisenhower

Reverse ObjectsEagle, Moon

ShapeRound

MaterialNickel, Copper

Design Variation-

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Year Displayed1971

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Coins Error-

AlignmentMedal

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