1976-S Eisenhower Dollar NGC PF69UC Charlie Duke Signed – White Core

Historic Ike Dollars Signed by a History-Making Astronaut

Touching down on the lunar highlands as part of the Apollo 16 mission at the age of 36, Charles "Charlie" Duke is still the youngest person to ever set foot on the moon. From Eagle Scout to valedictorian to United States Air Force officer to test pilot, space was the perfect next stop for Charlie. In fact, not only was he the tenth man in history to walk on the moon, he also served as CAPCOM (Capsule Communicator) for the landmark Apollo 11 mission three years earlier. Serving as the central point of communication between Mission Control and the three-man crew, Duke's voice helped guide astronauts and spectators alike as Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin made their momentous journey.

Now, as the 50th anniversary of that first moon landing approaches, we've teamed up with Charlie Duke to add his mark to these San Francisco-struck 1976 Eisenhower Dollar Silver Proofs. Minted the same year NASA officials unveiled the space shuttle Enterprise and celebrated the successful Viking Landers on Mars, these are fabulous keepsakes that pay tribute to one of mankind’s greatest achievements.

Each coin has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in near-perfect Proof-69 Ultra Cameo (PF69UC) condition, a distinction that means your almost-flawless coin will showcase an impressive full strike and indistinguishable imperfections – well above and beyond the quality of the vast majority of coins in the series! Your coin has also been sealed in an acrylic holder with a white display core and a full-color label featuring both Duke on the moon and his hand-signed signature.

It is entirely apropos that Charlie signed these coins. The 1976 Eisenhower Dollars feature the U.S. Mint’s bicentennial 1776-1976 dual date and design of the Liberty Bell superimposed against the moon – and if anyone knows about the moon it’s Charlie Duke! The design is both a tribute to the country’s 200^th anniversary as well as recognition of Eisenhower’s work in starting America’s space program that led to the success of the first lunar landing in 1969. Struck in 40% silver at the historic San Francisco Mint, the 1776-1976-dated coins were produced for both 1975 and 1976 meaning there are no 1975-dated Eisenhower Dollars in existence!

Don't miss out on owning this historic coin with a label signed by a true American hero. Blast off for yours today!