Sacagawea Dollar (Golden Dollar)
Country of Origin: United States of America (US Mint)
Year of Issue: 2000
Denomination: One Dollar ($1 USD)
Composition: Manganese-Brass Clad Copper: 77% Copper, 12% Zinc, 7% Manganese, 4% Nickel
Brief Description
A golden-colored dollar coin featuring a portrait of Sacagawea with her infant son and a soaring bald eagle on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Introduced in 2000 to replace the unpopular Susan B. Anthony dollar, this coin honors the Shoshone woman who aided the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It was the first US coin to feature a composition giving it a golden hue, though it contains no actual gold.
Estimated Value
$1 in circulated condition; $2-$5 in uncirculated (MS-63 to MS-65) condition. High-end certified grades (MS-67+) or rare varieties can exceed $100.
Care Instructions
Store in a PVC-free holder or flip. Avoid cleaning or polishing, as this removes the mint luster and significantly decreases collector value. Handle only by the edges.
Mint Mark
P (Philadelphia Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
767,140,000 (Very Common). 2000-P is the highest mintage year for this series.
Weight & Diameter
8.1 grams; 26.5 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Apparent Grade
About Uncirculated / Mint State. The coin shows minor surface marks but retains sharp detail on the eagle's feathers and Sacagawea's hair.
Obverse (Front)
Sacagawea in profile, carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste Charbonneau on her back. Legends: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', the year '2000', and mint mark 'P'. Designer: Glenna Goodacre.
Reverse (Back)
A soaring bald eagle surrounded by 17 stars (representing the states at the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition). Legends: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'ONE DOLLAR'. Designer: Thomas D. Rogers.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Most 2000-P dollars are only worth face value. Value increases only for high-grade specimens or rare 'Cheerio' and 'Wounded Eagle' varieties.
Similar Coins
Presidential Dollars and Native American Dollars (2009-Present) share the same golden color and size, but feature different subjects like US Presidents or annually changing indigenous themes.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Authentic coins are non-magnetic. Check for the specific golden-brass color; fakes may look overly orange or silver-toned. Ensure the weight is approximately 8.1g.
Notable Varieties & Errors
The 'Wounded Eagle' variety (raised die gouge through the eagle's torso) and the 'Cheerios Dollar' (highly detailed 'enhanced' tail feathers found in cereal boxes) are the primary 2000-P rarities.
Created At: 2026-06-30T19:45:15.776167