How to collect Eisenhower Dollars
The Eisenhower Dollar was minted 1971-1978 and features an image of the the 34th President of the United States, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Circulating Eisenhower Dollars were copper-nickel silver clad (in the UK silver coated) so do not have much intrinsic value. Proof coins for collectors are 40% silver (containing about 0.3162 troy oz). Minted at the Philadelphia, San Francisco and Denver mints.
Although the collector coins were popular, the circulation dollars were not. It does mean you can pick up a nice set of Eisenhower Dollars for very little outlay.
Mintage Dates:
- Eisenhower dollar 1971–1974, 1977–1978
- Eisenhower Bicentennial 1975–1976 (all dated 1976)
Which Eisenhower Dollars to look for?
The lowest mintage Eisenhower Dollars are:(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)
- 1978 Eisenhower Dollar (mintage: 25,702,000)
Coins in the Eisenhower Dollars Category
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More Information about Eisenhower Dollar coins for Collectors
During 1971-1974 the Reverse was an eagle landing on the Moon to commemorate the Apollo lunar landings. During 1976 the reverse was changed to the Bicentennial image of the Liberty Bell. There is no 1975 Eisenhower Dollar. The design reverted back to the eagle in 1977. Minting ended in 1978 when the US Mint introduced the smaller Susan B Anthony dollar.Circulating Eisenhower Dollars were copper-nickel silver clad (in the UK silver coated) so do not have much intrinsic value. Proof coins for collectors are 40% silver (containing about 0.3162 troy oz). Minted at the Philadelphia, San Francisco and Denver mints.
Although the collector coins were popular, the circulation dollars were not. It does mean you can pick up a nice set of Eisenhower Dollars for very little outlay.
Mintage Dates:
- Eisenhower dollar 1971–1974, 1977–1978
- Eisenhower Bicentennial 1975–1976 (all dated 1976)