Proof Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Dollars (Buy on eBay) are special collectible versions of the standard circulating coin
The United States Mint creates specially minted Proof coins with a sharp relief on polished and treated blanks. These coins have frosted raised design elements and mirrored background, which results in a striking cameo effect.
Proof Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Dollars were originally available as part of the 2015 Presidential Dollar Proof Set, the 2015 Proof Set, and the 2015 Silver Proof Set issued directly by the U.S. Mint. They were also sold as individual coins. Sales for the 2015 Presidential Dollar Proof Sets increased from the year prior to 222,068 units sold.
Additionally, the Mint offered the 2015 Dwight D. Eisenhower Coin and Chronicles Set, which included a Reverse Proof version of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Dollar. Due to the success of the 2015 Harry S. Truman Coin and Chronicles Set, the 2015 Dwight D. Eisenhower Coin and Chronicles Set was highly anticipated, with all 17,000 sets selling out within 15 minutes.
The date, mint mark, and the motto “E Pluribus Unum” are located on the edge inscription of the coin. The Mint also created special packaging for Proof Sets so that collectors can view the edges of the coins.
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Background:
Dwight D. Eisenhower, or “Ike,” graduated from West Point Military Academy and led a distinguished military career. He was a five-star General in the United States Army and served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II. After retiring from active military service, Eisenhower was elected to terms as President of the United States. During his presidency, he played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement by enforcing the desegregation of public schools. He also oversaw the creation of the Interstate Highway System, contributing to a period of economic prosperity.
“There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence and energy of the citizens cannot cure.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United States
- Born: October 14, 1890, Denison, TX
- Spouse: Mamie Eisenhower
- Served: 1953-1961
- Died: March 28, 1969, Washington, D.C.
Coin Specifications:
- Denomination: $1.00
- Composition: 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel
- Diameter: 26.5 mm
- Weight: 8.1g
- Thickness: 2.0 mm
- Edge: lettered
- Proof Mintage: 1,272,232
- Reverse Proof Mintage: 16,744
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