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Susan B. Anthony Dollar

Dollar Coins
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1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Obverse 1999 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Obverse
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Year of Issue

1979 to 1981 and 1999

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 95-447

Background

The Susan B. Anthony Dollar was the first time that a non-mythical woman appeared on a U.S. circulating coin. The coin replaced the Eisenhower Dollar and was minted from 1979 through 1981 and again in 1999. It honored women’s suffrage leader, Susan B. Anthony.

Characteristics

The obverse (heads) features the likeness of Susan B. Anthony.

The reverse (tails) shows an American eagle landing on the Moon, an adaptation of the Apollo 11 insignia used on the Eisenhower Dollar.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • Year

Reverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM
  • ONE DOLLAR

Mint and Mint Mark

Specifications

  • Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad (8.33% nickel, balance copper)
  • Edge: Reeded

Artist Credits