1971 Eisenhower Dollar

About This Coin

The 1971 Eisenhower Dollar is a United States dollar from the Eisenhower Dollars 1971-1978 series — the first year of the series. In 1971, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 127.5 million. The obverse features Dwight D. Eisenhower facing left and the reverse displays an eagle landing on the moon with an olive branch in its talons, commemorating the Apollo 11 lunar landing. First year of the Eisenhower Dollar, the last large-size U.S. dollar coin. The 40% silver San Francisco issue was sold in "blue pack" (uncirculated) and "brown pack" (proof) packaging. Philadelphia and Denver struck the dollar in copper-nickel clad (22.68 grams) and San Francisco in 40% silver clad (24.59 grams), all 38.1 mm in diameter with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $264K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $264K in SP67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Frank Gasparro; the reverse adapts the Apollo 11 mission insignia designed by astronaut Michael Collins.