After cancelling the dollar coin at the end of 1935, the U.S. Mint returned it to production in 1971 with the Eisenhower (Ike) Dollar. A very large coin, it lasted only through 1978. In 1979, it was replaced by the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) Dollar which was only slightly larger than a quarter. With people constantly confusing the SBA dollar and quarter, the coin was cancelled in 1981, though it was minted again in 1999 after the Mint had depleted its supply of dollar coins.
In 2000, the Mint released the Sacagawea "Golden" Dollar, which has been made each year since its release. The coin has a unique color and smooth edge to keep it from being confused with the similarly-sized quarter.
Specifications of the Modern Dollars
Eisenhower "Ike" Dollar
Obverse Design: Bust of President Dwight D. Eisenhower (designed by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro)
Reverse Design: Eagle clutching olive branch over Moon (designed by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro)
Weight: 0.800 oz. (22.68g)
Diameter: 1.5 in. (38.1mm)
Edge: Reeded
Composition 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (Sandwich of 75% nickel, 25% copper bonded to a pure copper core)
Silver-Clad Composition for Select Dates: 0.867 oz. (24.59g) made of 40% silver, 60% copper [outer layer 80% silver, core 20.1% silver]. 0.347 oz. pure silver (9.841g, 0.3164 oz. Troy)
Susan B. Anthony "SBA" Dollar
Obverse Design: Bust of Susan B. Anthony (designed by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro)
Reverse Design: Eagle clutching olive branch over Moon (designed by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro)
Weight: 0.286 oz. (8.1g)
Diameter: 1.043 in. (26.5mm)
Thickness: 0.0787 in. (2.0mm)
Edge Reeds: 133
Composition: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (Sandwich of 75% nickel, 25% copper bonded to a pure copper core)
Sacagawea "Golden" Dollar
Obverse Design: Sacagawea with child (designed by Glenna Goodacre)
Reverse Design: Bald Eagle in Flight (designed by Charles D. Rogers)
This set includes a P and D mint of each Presidential dollar struck this year. All of the coins in this set are struck with the satin finish that are only available from Special Mint Sets. The quality on these coins is extraordinary. At about $10 per coin the price is also pretty awesome. CALL 1-800-362-9004 EXT 355 OR 311 to place an order
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This set includes a P and D mint of each Sacagawea Dollar struck this year. Starting in 2009 the mint started a series with a new reverse design each year that represent Native American life. This years design represents agriculture. Both of the coins in this set are struck with the satin fini... CALL 1-800-362-9004 EXT 355 OR 311 to place an order
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