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Eisenhower Dollars are a series of coins produced by the United States Mint from 1971 to 1978, commemorating President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The 1972 Denver issue is one of these coins, struck at the Denver mint facility. This particular coin is notable for its size and design, featuring an image of Eisenhower on the obverse and an eagle landing on the moon on the reverse, symbolizing the U.S. space program. Eisenhower Dollars were introduced as a way to replace the silver half dollar and were made primarily of copper-nickel clad, with a small percentage issued in silver.
