The inscription “LIBERTY” appears above the portrait, with “IN GOD WE TRUST” to the left, and the date below. The obverse bore a profile bust of Eisenhower created by Gasparro after studying 30 pictures of the former President as well as a drawing he had made in 1945 after catching a glimpse of Eisenhower at a parade. The Chief Engraver of the United States Mint Frank Gasparro would design both the obverse and reverse of the new coin. A modified bill was eventually passed on December 31, 1970, which provided for the dollar coins to be struck in copper-nickel clad for circulation and 40% silver for collectors. There was some debate as to whether the coins should be struck in the 40% silver composition which had been used for the half dollar or the copper-nickel clad composition used for quarter and dime. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 space flight, which marked man’s first steps on the moon. The legislation sought to authorize a circulating dollar coin to commemorate recently deceased former president Dwight D. This piece is in Silver Uncirculated condition and is presented a capsule and comes in a protective black pouch.The first legislation to create a new dollar coin at the conclusion of the five-year period was introduced in October 1969. They were made out of 2 metals - Copper Nickel or Silver, and then stuck in Uncirculated or Proof condition.

The series was last struck in 1978.īetween 19 the U.S. Its popularity resulted in a Copper Nickel issue being released into circulation in 1973. This special 'silver' version was struck at the San Francisco Mint in Uncirculated and Proof conditions. In 1971 the Eisenhower Dollar was only released as a special 'silver' collectible and never released into circulation. These dollars were issued between 19 and struck at the Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco Mints. Due to the significance of the year 1969, the same year of Eisenhower's death. Then on the reverse of the coin, the Apollo 11 moon landing is commemorated. In 1951, he became the first supreme commander of NATO.Īs President, the accolades continued with the overseeing of the cease-fire of the Korean War, kept up the pressure on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, made nuclear weapons a higher defense priority, launched the Space Race, enlarged the Social Security program, and began the Interstate Highway System.

He served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe during WWII. Politician, and the 34th President of the United States (1953-1961). It's theme on the obverse was to celebrate the life of President, General Dwight D. Mint brought back a dollar denominated coin for the 1st time since the Peace Dollar Series ended in 1935.

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