Eisenhower commemorative dollar

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Uncirculated Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar Obverse
Uncirculated Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar Obverse
Uncirculated Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar Reverse
Uncirculated Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar Reverse

The Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar is a United States commemorative coin minted in 1990 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of General/President Dwight D. Eisenhower. This coin is not to be confused with the Eisenhower dollar which was a regular issue American coin.

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[edit] Specifications

  • Box Color: Green
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Weight: 26.73 grams
  • Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
  • Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
  • Silver Content: 0.77344 ounces

[edit] About This Commemorative

The Eisenhower Commemorative Dollar or Eisenhower Centennial Dollar was minted in 1990. It is a modern commemorative and the first American silver coin to be minted at the West Point Mint. The obverse was designed by John Mercanti which shows Eisenhower as a president superimposed on Eisenhower the general. The reverse was designed by Marcel Jovine and depicts the Eisenhower Home in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

[edit] Mints

[edit] Mintage Figures

  • 1990-W (Uncirculated): 241,669
  • 1990-P (Proof): 1,144,461

[edit] References

  • Yeoman, R.S. A Guide Book of United States Coins Atlanta: Whitman Publishing, 2004
  • Edler, Joel and Harper, Dave U.S. Coin Digest Iola: Krause Publications, 2004

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