Eisenhower Dollars are a series of coins produced by the United States Mint from 1971 to 1978, commemorating President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The 1972 Eisenhower Dollar features an image of Eisenhower on the obverse and the Apollo 11 mission insignia on the reverse. This series was minted in both silver and copper-nickel versions, with the silver variants being sought after by collectors due to their precious metal content. The 1972 coin is especially significant among collectors, with various mint marks and issues contributing to its collectible value.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1972 $1 Type 3 $1 (One Dollar) Eisenhower Dollars 1972 Philadelphia
1972-D $1 $1 (One Dollar) Eisenhower Dollars 1972 Denver
1972-S $1 Silver $1 (One Dollar) Eisenhower Dollars 1972 San Francisco
1972-S $1 Silver DCAM $1 (One Dollar) Eisenhower Dollars 1972 San Francisco