What is a 1776-1976 silver dollar?

Here are the key specifications of the 1776-1976 silver dollar: A total of 11 million uncirculated and 4 million proof silver Bicentennial dollars were minted. While this is a substantial mintage compared to most U.S. commemorative coins, many Bicentennial dollars were later melted for their silver content in the 1980s.

Are 1976 dollar coins silver?

Only a small number of 1776-1976 Bicentennial coins were made in silver, and these were sold to coin collectors. Virtually all of the 1976 dollar coins in circulation or floating around elsewhere are made from copper-nickel clad — not silver. IMPORTANT: What Is The Grade Of Your 1976 Dollar Coin?

Was the Eisenhower silver dollar minted in 1976?

The 1776-1976 Eisenhower Silver Dollar (as uncirculated and proof coins), as well as the copper nickel clad version, was minted in large quantities. This year marked a significant effort by the U.S. Mint to engage the public in the Bicentennial celebrations, making the 1976 dollar collectible.