1971 S Ike Silver Dollar %40 Silver Uncirculated US Mint Blue Pack OGP In Cello

This 1971 S Eisenhower "Ike" Silver Dollar Uncirculated US Mint Blue Pack OGP in Cellophane is as original as it gets in terms of rare collectibles being in the condition closest to the time they were minted. Being 40% silver, this coin is amongst the most widely collected numismatic set in the industry due to their precious silver content and historical design. Since these coins are coming up to about 50 years old, quality Eisenhower "Ike" Silver dollars in this condition are becoming harder and harder to find. It is history that you can hold in your hands. With that being said, don't let this opportunity pass you up!

Coin Highlights:

• Made by the U.S. Mint in San Francisco.
• This coin contains 0.3162 troy ounce of silver.
• This coin was struck in 40% Silver with the rest being Clad.
• The diameter of this coin is 38.1 mm (1.5 in)
• Government Packaging - Blue Pack in Cellophane
• Years of minting: 1971 - 1978

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Additional Information:

The Eisenhower dollar was a one-dollar coin issued by the United States Mint from 1971 to 1978; it was the first coin of that denomination issued by the Mint since the Peace dollar series ended in 1935. The coin depicts President Dwight D. Eisenhower on the obverse, and on the reverse a stylized image honoring the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon mission based on the mission patch designed by astronaut Michael Collins. Both sides were designed by Frank Gasparro. It is the only large-size U.S. dollar coin whose circulation strikes contained no silver.

In 1965, because of rises in bullion prices, the Mint began to strike copper-nickel clad coins instead of silver. No dollar coins had been issued in thirty years, but, beginning in 1969, legislators sought to reintroduce a dollar coin into commerce. After Eisenhower died that March, there were a number of proposals to honor him with the new coin. While these bills generally commanded wide support, enactment was delayed by a dispute over whether the new coin should be in base metal or 40% silver. In 1970, a compromise was reached to strike the Eisenhower dollar in base metal for circulation, and in 40% silver as a collectible. President Richard Nixon, who had served as vice president under Eisenhower, signed legislation authorizing mintage of the new coin on December 31, 1970.