Sacagawea Dollar

Country of Origin: United States

Year of Issue: 2000-Present

Denomination: $1.00 USD

Composition: Manganese-Brass Clad Copper (88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel over a pure copper core)

Sacagawea Dollar

Brief Description

A golden-colored dollar coin featuring the Shoshone woman Sacagawea carry her son Jean Baptiste on her back.

Historical Significance

Introduced in 2000 to replace the Susan B. Anthony dollar, it honors Sacagawea, the Shoshone guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Since 2009, the reverse has changed annually to celebrate Native American contributions.

Estimated Value

$1.00 - $1.25 circulated, $2.00 - $10.00 uncirculated

Care Instructions

Avoid cleaning or polishing, as this ruins numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place inside a non-PVC coin flip or holder. Touch only the edges.

Mint Mark

P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), or S (San Francisco)

Mintage & Rarity

Common; billions minted in the year 2000. Notable rarity exists for later business strikes (2002-2008) which were only sold to collectors.

Weight & Diameter

8.1 grams / 26.5 mm

Edge

Plain (2000-2008), Lettered (2009-Present)

Apparent Grade

Fine to Very Fine (Heavily circulated, blurred details, significant surface darkening)

Obverse (Front)

Portait of Sacagawea by Glenna Goodacre, carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. Legends: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST.

Reverse (Back)

Eagle in flight designed by Thomas D. Rogers Sr. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR. (Note: Reverse design changed starting in 2009).

What Drives This Coin's Value

Condition/Grade, mint mark, and the presence of rare transitional errors like the 'Cheerios Dollar' or 'Mule' error.

Similar Coins

Susan B. Anthony dollar (similar size), Presidential Dollars (similar color), Canadian Loonie (similar color/size).

Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags

Check for magnetic properties (should be non-magnetic) and verify the weight and thickness. Look for crisp details in the child's face and eagle's feathers.

Notable Varieties & Errors

2000-P 'Cheerios' Dollar (enhanced tail feathers), 2000-P 'Wounded Eagle' die gouge, and the 2000-P Sacagawea/State Quarter mule error.

User Notes

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