Sacagawea Dollar (Golden Dollar)

United States of America · 2000

A golden-colored dollar coin featuring the portrait of Sacagawea on the obverse and a soaring eagle on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 2000
Denomination: One Dollar ($1)

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Overview

A golden-colored dollar coin featuring the portrait of Sacagawea on the obverse and a soaring eagle on the reverse.

Historical significance

Introduced in 2000 to replace the Susan B. Anthony dollar, this coin was designed to be easily distinguishable by its golden color and tactile characteristics. It honors Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Obverse (front)

Sacagawea in profile with her infant son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, on her back. Includes 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and '2000 P'. Designed by Glenna Goodacre.

Reverse (back)

A soaring bald eagle surrounded by 17 stars (representing the states at the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition). Includes 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and 'ONE DOLLAR'. Designed by Thomas D. Rogers.

Estimated value

$1 in circulated condition; $2-$5 in uncirculated (MS-63/65); significantly higher for rare varieties like the 'Wounded Eagle' or 'Cheerios Dollar'.

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade), presence of specific die varieties, and mint mark. Most 2000-P coins are only worth face value if circulated.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Shows light surface marks and some characteristic toning/spotting common for this alloy, but maintains strong detail in the eagle's feathers and Sacagawea's hair.

Mintage & rarity

Common. Total mintage for 2000-P was 767,140,000.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the distinct golden color and the smooth edge (2000-2008 issues). Weight should be exactly 8.1g. Counterfeits are rare for this common date, but 'enhanced' or gold-plated versions are often sold as collectibles.

Notable varieties & errors

The 'Cheerios Dollar' (enhanced tail feathers on reverse), the 'Wounded Eagle' (die gouge through the eagle's breast), and the 'Mule' error (Sacagawea obverse with State Quarter reverse).

Similar coins

Susan B. Anthony Dollar (silver-colored, smaller), Presidential Dollars (different obverse portraits), Native American Dollar series (different annual reverse designs post-2009).

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only. Do not clean or polish, as this removes the numismatic value. Store in an acid-free holder or 'flip' to prevent environmental spotting common with manganese-brass alloy.

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