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The Eisenhower Dollar series marked the return of large sized dollar coins after a lapse of more than 30 years. The series was produced from 1971 to 1978 with coins minted at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. During the short duration of the series, many special coins were created for collectors including 40% silver coins and a special Bicentennial coin in 1976.
The preceding series of silver dollars was known as the Peace Dollar. These coins were minted from 1921 to 1935. From 1935 to 1964, no additional silver dollar coins were produced. The denomination almost made a come back in May of 1965 when over 300,000 coins were produced by order of the President. Congress later overruled this order and demanded that production stop and all coins be melted. Later that year Congress passed the Coinage Act which included a ban on production of silver dollar coins for at least five years.
After the five year period, the idea began to emerge to create a new dollar coin. The design would honor Dwight D. Eisenhower who had died in 1969 and the Apollo 11 space flight, which had put the first man on the moon. The authorizing legislation for the new coin was finally passed late in December 1970. It called for the production of large sized dollar coins stuck in the prevailing copper nickel clad composition, but also authorized the production of 40% silver versions for coin collectors.
The obverse of the Eisenhower Dollar coin features a portrait of the former President prepared by the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint Frank Gasparro. The reverse of the coin was also prepared by Gasparro based on the Apollo 11 mission insignia. A Bald Eagle is shown landing on the moon, clutching an olive branch. The earth is visible in the background as seen from space.
In 1976, the reverse was redesigned as part of America's Bicentennial celebration. Robert R. Williams designed the new reverse which featured a rendition of the Liberty Bell with the Moon in the background. It was a fitting way to acknowledge the original design while creating a new one to celebrate America's 200th anniversary. The original reverse design was resumed in 1977.
Throughout most of the Eisenhower series, special coins were produced for collectors. This included 40% silver uncirculated versions of the coin struck at the San Francisco Mint. These coins were packaged in blue envelopes and sold directly to collectors at a premium. The San Francisco Mint also produced 40% silver proof versions which were packaged in brown boxes. Finally, in 1976 a special three coin set of 40% silver coins was produced. The three coins included the quarter dollar, half dollar, and dollar.
Although the Eisenhower Dollar series was brief, it offers modern collectors many highlights. It was the last large sized dollar coin, followed by the smaller Susan B. Anthony Dollars. The special Bicentennial issue provides a second reverse design. Finally, the many different versions of the coins make assembling a complete set a challenge. In recent years the series has gained some popularity, especially after the return of the dollar coin and the new Presidential Dollar series.
Michael Zielinski is an internet entrepreneur and coin collector. Find complete information about the Eisenhower Dollar series or find more information on a variety of coins.
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