John Mercanti
Medallic Artist
Obverse
Eisenhower Centennial Dollar
1990 Eisenhower Centennial Silver Dollar Obverse
1990 Eisenhower Centennial Silver Dollar Reverse
Background
Released on January 16, 1990, this coin was authorized to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Recipient Organization
The law stipulated a surcharge of $7 per coin. No recipient organization was specified.
Characteristics
The obverse design of the coin features profiles of Dwight D. Eisenhower as a Five-Star General and President.
The reverse of the coin features the Eisenhower Gettysburg National Historical Site.
Obverse Inscriptions
- EISENHOWER CENTENNIAL
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 1890-1990
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- EISENHOWER HOME
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- ONE DOLLAR