Is The Eisenhower Dollar From 71-76 Silver Or Not

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Here is the run down.

Except for a few very rare errors:

ALL business strike quality S mint Ikes are 40% silver

ALL proof 1971 and 1972 Ikes are 40% silver

SOME proof 1973, 74, and 76 Type I Ikes are 40% silver.

SOME proof 73,74, and 76 Type I Ikes are coppernickel clad

ALL proof 1976 Type II, 1977 and 78 Ikes are copper nickel clad

ALL P and D business strikes are copper nickel clad.

The rare exceptions:

There are two coppernickel clad 1973-S business strike quality pieces known.

There are about a half dozen 1974-D and 1977-D ikes known in 40% silver.

Actually, they do, but the 79.1% copper core is alloyed with 20.9% silver, so it appears grey instead of brown and can blend in with the 80% silver cladding. However, if you look close, you can usually see it.