Eisenhower Dollars (1971-1978)

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From 1936-1970, the U.S. Mint did not issue dollar coins. But in 1971, it introduced new Eisenhower dollars designed by Frank Gasparro. The obverse bears a left-facing portrait of 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower, with LIBERTY above and the date below. Next to the portrait is the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The reverse honors man’s first moon landing with an adaptation of the Apollo 11 mission patch. It depicts an eagle landing on the moon’s surface, with the earth and E PLURIBUS UNUM above. Encircling the design are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR. Learn More