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The Eisenhower Dollar is a dollar coin issued by the United States government from 1971–1978 (not to be confused with the Eisenhower commemorative dollar of 1990.) The Eisenhower Dollar followed the Peace Dollar and is named for General and President Dwight David Eisenhower, who appears on the obverse. Both the obverse and the reverse of the coin were designed by Frank Gasparro. This article is about general United States currency. ... The gram or gramme, symbol g, is a unit of mass. ... A millimetre (American spelling: millimeter), symbol mm is an SI unit of length that is equal to one thousandth of a metre. ... A millimetre (American spelling: millimeter), symbol mm is an SI unit of length that is equal to one thousandth of a metre. ... General Name, Symbol, Number copper, Cu, 29 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 4, d Appearance metallic brown Atomic mass 63. ... General Name, Symbol, Number nickel, Ni, 28 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 4, d Appearance lustrous, metallic Atomic mass 58. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Eisenhower_dollar_obverse1. ... Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 â€“ March 28, 1969) was an American soldier and politician. ... Frank Gasparro (August 26, 1909 â€“ September 29, 2001) was the 10th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint and held this position from February 23, 1965 to January 16, 1981. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Eisenhower_dollar_reverse1. ... Apollo 11 was the fifth human spaceflight of the Apollo program, the third human voyage to the moon, and the first manned mission to land on the Moon. ... Frank Gasparro (August 26, 1909 â€“ September 29, 2001) was the 10th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint and held this position from February 23, 1965 to January 16, 1981. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (700x701, 93 KB)Apollo 11 insignia. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (700x701, 93 KB)Apollo 11 insignia. ... The dollar (represented by the dollar sign: $) is the name of the official currency in several countries, dependencies and other regions. ... Unirculated Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar Obverse Unirculated Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar Reverse The Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar is a United States commemorative coin minted in 1990 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of General/President Dwight D. Eisenhower. ... Peace Dollar Obverse Peace Dollar A silver dollar coin issued by the United States government noncontinuously from 1921-1935, equal to 100 cents. ... A General is an officer of high military rank. ... The presidential seal was used by President Hayes in 1880 and last modified in 1959 by adding the 50th star for Hawaii. ... Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 â€“ March 28, 1969) was an American soldier and politician. ... Frank Gasparro (August 26, 1909 â€“ September 29, 2001) was the 10th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint and held this position from February 23, 1965 to January 16, 1981. ...

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Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 â€“ March 28, 1969) was an American soldier and politician. ... Apollo 11 was the fifth human spaceflight of the Apollo program, the third human voyage to the moon, and the first manned mission to land on the Moon. ... The Liberty Bell, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American bell of great historic significance. ... Bulk composition of the moons mantle and crust estimated, weight percent Oxygen 42. ...

Composition

The Eisenhower Dollar was struck with a copper-nickel composition for circulation and was the first United States dollar coin to not be struck in a precious metal, although special collectors' issues were struck at the San Francisco Mint in a silver-copper composition. General Name, Symbol, Number copper, Cu, 29 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 4, d Appearance metallic brown Atomic mass 63. ... General Name, Symbol, Number nickel, Ni, 28 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 10, 4, d Appearance lustrous, metallic Atomic mass 58. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Noble metal. ... The San Francisco Mint is a branch of the United States Mint, and was opened in 1854 to serve the gold mines of the California Gold Rush. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Appearance lustrous white metal Atomic mass 107. ...

Silver-copper issues (silver clad): The gram or gramme, symbol g, is a unit of mass. ...

Troy weight is a system of units of mass customarily used for precious metals and gemstones. ...

History

The Eisenhower Dollar was struck to celebrate Dwight D. Eisenhower, who died in 1969, and the Apollo 11 moon landing of the same year. It was minted for only a seven year period. The coins were often saved as mementos of Eisenhower but never saw much circulation outside of casinos. Special Bicentennial issues were minted in 1975 and 1976. 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... Apollo 11 was the fifth human spaceflight of the Apollo program, the third human voyage to the moon, and the first manned mission to land on the Moon. ... The Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. ... The United States Bicentennial was celebrated on Sunday, July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ...

Mints

Mintmarks appear above the third and fourth numbers in the date under Eisenhower's neck. Mintmarks include: A mint mark is an inscription on a coin indicating the mint at which the coin was produced. ...

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Bicentennial Dollar

Special reverses were added to all quarter dollar, half dollar, and dollar coins minted in 1975 and 1976 to celebrate the bicentennial of America's independence. In addition, the date was shown as 1776-1976 for the quarters, half dollars, and dollars minted in 1975 and 1976. The reverse of the Eisenhower Dollar was designed by Dennis Williams and shows the Liberty Bell in front of the moon. The quarter is 1/4th of a United States dollar or 25 cents. ... The Half Dollar of the United States has been produced nearly every year since the inception of the United States Mint in 1793. ... The Liberty Bell, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an American bell of great historic significance. ...

Silver Issues

Some Eisenhower Dollars were minted in a silver clad to be sold to collectors. All of these coins were minted at the San Francisco Mint in 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1976. These coins were either uncirculated or proof. Uncirculated coins came in cellophane with a blue plastic token in a blue envelope. Proof issues came in a proof set-like plastic case in a fancy brown wood colored box with a gold seal on back. The uncirculated coins are referred to as 'Blue Ikes' and the proofs as 'Brown Ikes'. Coins minted in 1975 and 1976 for the Bicentennial come with the quarter and the half dollar of that year. The uncirculated coins were sold by the Mint for three dollars; the proof version for ten dollars. Two varieties of the dollar were produced in 1976 and can be distinguished by the thickness of the lettering. Cladding is the bonding together of dissimilar metals. ... A beautiful example of a proof coin. ... Cellophane is a thin, transparent sheet made of processed cellulose. ... The Half Dollar of the United States has been produced nearly every year since the inception of the United States Mint in 1793. ...

Missing Ikes?

Eisenhower Dollars did not appear in the 1971 and 1972 mint and proof sets. This is often a disappointment to collectors. To get mint coins in these dates, one must find either a Blue or Brown Ike (see Silver Issues).

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