who is on the silver dollar coin 1971

[DelChloe]

Hello there! That's an excellent question about a classic American coin.

The person featured on the 1971 dollar coin is Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was the 34th President of the United States and also a General of the Army. Because his portrait is on the front, or obverse, of the coin, it's widely known as the "Eisenhower Dollar."

The year 1971 is significant because it was the first year this particular dollar coin was issued by the United States Mint. The coin series continued until 1978.

As a fun bonus fact, the reverse side of the 1971 coin is also very special. It features a design honoring the Apollo 11 moon landing, showing an eagle landing on the moon while holding an olive branch. This makes the coin a tribute to both a respected president and a major moment in American history.