Gold-tone belt buckle featuring an Eisenhower Dollar coin with eagle design

This belt buckle incorporates an Eisenhower Dollar, which was minted from 1971 to 1978 and honored President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The coin features the Apollo 11 mission insignia on the reverse, commemorating the moon landing. Belt buckles incorporating coins became popular accessories in the 1970s and 1980s, particularly in Western and Southwestern United States fashion. These buckles were often crafted by companies like MAFCO and other manufacturers who specialized in novelty belt buckles. The gold-plated finish and decorative border with eagle motifs reflect the patriotic themes popular during America's Bicentennial era. Such buckles appeal to collectors of Americana, Western wear enthusiasts, vintage fashion collectors, and numismatists who appreciate creative uses of coins. They represent a unique intersection of functional fashion and coin collecting, valued for their nostalgic appeal and craftsmanship from the disco and Western wear era.