The subject of this discussion is a large-size dollar coin minted by the United States government. Struck from 1971 to 1978, it commemorates the 34th President of the United States. It also bears an image representative of the Apollo 11 moon landing on its reverse. The examples produced in 1977, while not inherently rare, hold numismatic value and are collected by enthusiasts.
These coins are important for several reasons. They represent a period of American history marked by technological achievement and political transition. Their relatively short production run, coupled with their silver content in certain special editions, contributes to their desirability amongst collectors. Furthermore, they serve as tangible reminders of a specific era in American coinage, bridging the gap between older, silver-circulating coinage and the base-metal coins that followed.