Designed by: Frank Gasparro
Issue Dates: 1971-1974
Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 24.59 grams (379.48 grains)
Edge: Reeded
Business Strike Mintage: 12,844,882
Proof Mintage: 8,397,090
To commemorate both the legacy of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 Moon landing, ... Read More
Designed by: Frank Gasparro
Issue Dates: 1971-1974
Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 24.59 grams (379.48 grains)
Edge: Reeded
Business Strike Mintage: 12,844,882
Proof Mintage: 8,397,090
To commemorate both the legacy of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the U.S. Mint introduced a special silver-clad version of the Eisenhower dollar in 1971, specifically for collectors. These non-circulating issues were offered in both Mint State and Proof finishes, struck on planchets composed of the same 40% silver composition used for 1965–1970 Kennedy half dollars.
The silver-clad composition consists of:
Outer layers: 80% silver, 20% copper
Inner core: 20.9% silver, 79.1% copper
Total silver content: 0.3161 troy ounces per coin
These silver Eisenhower dollars were produced exclusively by the San Francisco Mint, bearing the "S" mintmark, and were never released for general circulation. They were sold to the public in official government packaging, making them a key collectible among modern silver-era U.S. coinage.
From 1971 through 1974, and again for the 1776–1976 Bicentennial Type, these silver-clad issues were struck in limited quantities:
Total Mintage (all types & finishes): Just over 21 million coins
Finishes Offered: Brilliant Mint State & Deep Cameo Proof
After the Bicentennial celebration, no silver-clad Eisenhower dollars were issued in 1977 or 1978, making this a finite and complete collectible sub-series within the broader Eisenhower dollar program.
Historical Significance: Honors both President Eisenhower and the Apollo space program
Composition: Among the last U.S. coins struck in 40% silver
Limited Mintage: Only available from 1971–1976 in collector sets
Investment Appeal: Contains over 0.31 oz of silver, often with premium numismatic value
Whether you're assembling a full Eisenhower dollar set or seeking a tangible link to America’s space age and silver coinage tradition, the 40% silver-clad Eisenhower series offers historical appeal and collectible scarcity.
Explore our inventory for certified examples, original government packaging, and hard-to-find deep cameo Proofs—perfect for collectors and investors alike.
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