Coin Identifier
Eisenhower Dollar
One Dollar ($1)

Eisenhower Dollar

United States of America · 1971

The obverse features a profile of President Dwight D. Eisenhower looking left, with the word 'LIBERTY' above him, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' to the left, and the date '1971' below.

Country
United States of America
Year
1971
Denomination
One Dollar ($1)
Metal
Copper-nickel clad copper (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core)

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Overview

The obverse features a profile of President Dwight D. Eisenhower looking left, with the word 'LIBERTY' above him, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' to the left, and the date '1971' below.

Historical significance

This was the first year of issue for the Eisenhower Dollar, which was created to honor both the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 moon landing. It was the first large-size dollar coin issued by the US Mint since the Peace Dollar ended in 1935.

Estimated value

$1.05 - $2.00 in circulated condition; higher for uncirculated specimens or silver collector versions.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place within a protective coin holder or capsule to prevent oxidation and physical wear. Avoid cleaning the coin, as this can create microscopic scratches and significantly reduce its numismatic value.