Sacagawea Dollar (Native American $1 Coin)
Country of Origin: United States of America
Year of Issue: 2000-Present (Specific year not legible due to blur)
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)
Composition: Manganese-Brass Clad Copper (88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, 2% nickel)
Brief Description
A golden-colored dollar coin featuring the portrait of Sacagawea on the obverse.
Historical Significance
Introduced in 2000 to replace the Susan B. Anthony dollar, it was the first U.S. coin to feature a composition that gives it a distinct golden color. It honors Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Estimated Value
$1 in circulated condition; $2-$5 in uncirculated (MS-63 to MS-65) condition.
Care Instructions
Do not clean or polish, as this removes the natural patina and lowers numismatic value. Store in a PVC-free flip or capsule to prevent spotting.
Mint Mark
Typical marks are P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), or S (San Francisco proof). Visibility is low in the image.
Mintage & Rarity
Very common (billions struck between 2000 and 2001, lower mintage for collectors afterward).
Weight & Diameter
8.1 grams / 26.5 mm
Edge
Plain (2000-2008); Lettered with date and mint mark (2009-Present)
Apparent Grade
Uncirculated to About Uncirculated (based on general luster, despite image blur).
Obverse (Front)
Portrait of Sacagawea carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. Inscriptions: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST.
Reverse (Back)
Varies by year. 2000-2008 features a soaring Bald Eagle. 2009-present features rotating Native American themes. Inscriptions: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Mint state grade, specific year varieties (like the 2000-P 'Cheerio' eagle), and high-grade registry set quality.
Similar Coins
Presidential Dollars (which share the color and size but feature U.S. Presidents) and Susan B. Anthony Dollars (which are silver-colored).
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for magnetic properties (it should not be magnetic). Verify weight and diameter. Replicas often have poor detail in the hair or feathers.
Notable Varieties & Errors
2000-P 'Wounded Eagle' (die gouges on eagle) and the 2000-P 'Cheerio' Dollar (enhanced tail feathers).
Created At: 2026-04-21T18:12:20.960125