U.S. Mint coin reference

1971–1978: Eisenhower Dollar (Large-Size, Copper-Nickel Clad Type)

Copper-nickel clad Eisenhower dollar issued for circulation.

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1971–1978 copper-nickel clad Eisenhower Dollar obverse and reverse

Coin specifications and design

Years made: 1971-1978

Country: United States

Denomination: One dollar

Category: Circulating coin

Composition: Cupro-nickel clad: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel

Silver fineness: None (not a silver coin)

Silver weight: None

Weight: 22.68 g

Diameter: 38.1 mm

Thickness: 2.58 mm

Edge: Reeded

Designer: Frank Gasparro

Design identification

1971–1978: Eisenhower Dollar (Large-Size, Copper-Nickel Clad Type) history

The Eisenhower dollar debuted in 1971 as a large circulating copper-nickel clad coin honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 landing. Frank Gasparro designed both faces of the regular issue.

These circulation coins are not the 40% silver collector version and contain no silver. The reverse changed temporarily for the dual-dated Bicentennial issue, then the regular eagle-on-the-Moon design returned for 1977-1978.