Military First Salute Silver Dollar Coin.  This Eisenhower (Ike) Silver Dollar is 40% silver and comprised of outer layers of .800 silver and .200 copper, bonded to an inner core of .209 silver and .791 copper.  This Eisenhower Dollar weighs 24.59 grams with .3161 ounce of pure silver and has a diameter of 38.1mm......The "Silver Dollar" Salute is a tradition in our Army that newly commissioned second lieutenants present a silver dollar to the first enlisted Soldier who salutes them. The coin symbolically acknowledges the receipt of respect due the new rank and position..... Coin comes in Official US Mint Box & Capsule!