The Susan B. Anthony dollar, a United States coin, was minted for a relatively short period across two distinct series. The initial production run occurred from 1979 to 1981. After a hiatus, mintage briefly resumed in 1999.
The decision to introduce this dollar coin was driven by a need for a smaller, lighter alternative to the cumbersome Eisenhower dollar. While intended to be a convenient denomination for transactions, the coin faced public resistance due to its similarity in size and color to the quarter, leading to confusion and limited circulation. The 1999 mintage was specifically undertaken to meet a shortage of dollar coins caused by delays in the production of the Sacagawea dollar.
