1976-D Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar
The 1976 Eisenhower Dollar featured a new reverse design to celebrate America's Bicentennial. This design was used for one year, although coins were minted during both 1975 and 1976. It features the Liberty Bell superimposed on an image of the moon. The obverse of the coin carries the dual date "1776-1976".
The 1976 Eisenhower Dollars have two distinct varieties, identifiable by the style of lettering on the reverse of the coin. Type 1 coins use bold, block lettering. Type 2 coins use thinner, more delicate lettering. The first type was produced primarily during 1975 and the second type during 1976. Images and more information on 1976 Eisenhower Dollar Varieties.
The San Francisco Mint produced 40% silver Ike Dollars for the last time. These coins were sold in special collectors sets which included silver versions of the quarter, half dollar, and dollar coins. The sets were available in either Uncirculated or Proof. The San Francisco Mint also produced clad proof coins for government issued proof sets.
1976 Ike Dollar Mintage and Specifications
Mintage: 4,019,000 (Philadelphia - Type 1), 113,318,000 (Philadelphia - Type 2), 21,048,710 (Denver - Type 1), 82,179,564 (Denver - Type 2) 11,000,000 (San Francisco - 40% Silver Uncirculated), 4,000,000 (San Francisco - 40% Silver Proof), 2,845,450 (San Francisco - Clad Proof Type 1), 4,149,730 (San Francisco - Clad Proof Type 2)
Designers: Frank Gasparro (obverse), David R. Williams (reverse)
Composition: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (Philadelphia, Denver & San Francisco Clad Proof), 40% Silver, 60% Copper (San Francisco Silver Unc & Proof)
Weight: 22.68 grams (Philadelphia, Denver & San Francisco Clad Proof), 24.59 grams (San Francisco Silver Unc & Proof)
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Edge: Reeded
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