1971 Eisenhower Dollar

The 1971 Eisenhower Dollar marked the return of the dollar-sized circulating coin to the United States after a 36-year absence. Issued in honor of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the coin combines two significant moments in American history within a single design.

The obverse features a portrait of President Eisenhower designed by Frank Gasparro, while the reverse depicts a bald eagle descending onto the lunar surface, inspired by the Apollo 11 mission insignia.

This example displays attractive original detail and is an excellent addition to any collection of modern U.S. coinage or Eisenhower Dollar series.

Specifications

• Country: United States

• Year: 1971

• Denomination: One Dollar

• Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad

• Weight: 22.68 grams

• Diameter: 38.1 mm

• Designer: Frank Gasparro

• Mint: Philadelphia

Historical Significance

The Eisenhower Dollar was the first U.S. dollar coin produced for circulation since the Peace Dollar series ended in 1935. Its reverse honors the success of the Apollo 11 mission, making it unique among modern U.S. coins for commemorating both a U.S. president and one of the nation's greatest achievements in space exploration.

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