COMPLETE SET OF UNCIRCULATED SILVER IKES – The Eisenhower Dollar was struck in 40% silver from 1971-1976. These five coins (There is no 1975-dated coin as the dual-dated 1776-1976 coin was issued in both 1975 and 1976) are scarce and hard to find.
How do I know if my Eisenhower dollar is silver?
“How can I tell if my Eisenhower dollar is silver?” Check the date and mint mark. 1971-S, 1972–S, 1973-S, 1974-S, and 1776–1976-S issues are potentially silver, others are clad. Examine the rim (should be silvery with a light blue streak indicating the 80/20 silver finish bonded to a 79/21 copper core).
What kind of silver does a 1971 Ike have?
All 1971 and 72 proof ikes are 40% silver. All P and D mint Ikes are copper nickel clad**. All 76 Type II, 77, and 78 proofs are copper nickel clad. This just leaves the 73, 74 and 76 Type I proofs. These come both ways and if they are not in their government holders you can’t tell for sure without having them in hand.
What was the color of the Ike dollar?
These Proof coins were housed in hard plastic holders and placed in special brown boxes and are commonly referred to as “Brown Ikes.” The mint also produced special uncirculated strikes in the 40% silver composition. They were distributed in blue envelopes with the coin being held in a soft plastic package. These are known as “Blue Ikes”.
When did they start making Brown Ike coins?
From 1971 through 1976, the mint produced special 40% silver composition Proof coins for collectors. These Proof coins were housed in hard plastic holders and placed in special brown boxes and are commonly referred to as “Brown Ikes.” The mint also produced special uncirculated strikes in the 40% silver composition.
Are there any Ikes that are 40% silver?
This includes the 40% silver Ikes dated 1971-S, 1972-S, 1973-S, 1974-S, and 1976-S. Tricky Ikes: Only a small percentage of the total Eisenhower dollar mintage is 40% silver. Image source: Reddit user rddt1983
