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1971 Eisenhower Dollar
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Key Fact
Description
This is a 1971 Eisenhower Dollar coin, a U.S. dollar denomination issued for circulation. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, designed by Frank Gasparro, with the inscriptions 'LIBERTY' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST'. The reverse, designed by Dennis R. Williams, depicts an eagle in flight, with the moon and Earth in the background.
History
The Eisenhower Dollar was minted from 1971 to 1978, commemorating the late president and celebrating the Apollo space program. It was the first U.S. dollar coin intended for circulation since the Peace Dollar. Its creation was a response to a shortage of dollar coins and the desire for a circulating commemorative piece.
Facts
The 1971 Eisenhower Dollars were struck in clad composition, a blend of copper and nickel, rather than the traditional silver. This marked a significant shift in U.S. coinage. The reverse design was inspired by the famous Apollo 11 mission, symbolizing American achievement in space exploration.
Value Fact
While common for circulated grades, uncirculated examples and those from proof sets can command higher prices. The 1971 Philadelphia mint issue is generally more abundant than its Denver counterpart. Demand is steady among collectors of U.S. commemoratives and 20th-century coinage.
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