My parents seemed fond of these 1971 Eisenhower dollar coins . We found several of them in my Mom's bank box; and I got two dated 1971 with a D (minted in Denver, CO) above the dates; and a 1972 coin without the D (minted in Philadelphia, PA). What I was most happy to have was the acrylic-encased 1971 coin because I knew its history. Circa 1971, my parents had opened an account with the First National Bank of Chicago (now Chase Bank) with a large minimum balance, and received this coin as a bonus. I remember my Dad looking rather pleased with himself for getting his prize. It remained on public display on the shelf of our wooden shadow-box on the dining room wall, only to disappear a few months back. I searched and searched, and finally found it. In the basement. Behind the bar. On the floor. I happen to take a glance back there, and saw a paper bag stuffed-full of ceramic cups, souvenirs and trinkets. Close to the top of the pile was this $1 treasure. Boy, was I excited.
Thank You, God!
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