In 1971, the United States Mint produced both copper-nickel clad Eisenhower dollars for general circulation and 40% silver-clad versions specifically for collectors.
These 40% silver coins were minted in San Francisco and have an “S” mint mark.
The standard circulation coins minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (“D” mint mark) during 1971 do not contain silver.
- 1971 Eisenhower dollars with an “S” mint mark can be silver (40% silver-clad), intended for collectors.
- 1971 Eisenhower dollars with no mint mark (Philadelphia) or a “D” mint mark (Denver) are typically composed of copper-nickel clad, without silver.
Do 1971 dollar coins have silver?
In 1971, the U.S. Treasury made available Unciruclated and Proof verisons of the Eisenhower Dollar in 40% silver. These were the first “silver” Dollars since 1935 (or 1964, if one counts the unissued 1964-D Peace Dollar).