Sacagawea Dollar (Golden Dollar)

United States Of America · 2000

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

Country: United States Of America
Year: 2000
Denomination: $1.00 USD

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Overview

A golden-colored dollar coin featuring the Shoshone woman 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 color and smooth edge. Sacagawea was chosen to honor her contribution to the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Obverse (front)

Portrayal of Sacagawea and her infant son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. Sculpted by Glenna Goodacre. Legends: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 2000, and mint mark D.

Reverse (back)

A soaring Bald Eagle surrounded by 17 stars (representing the states at the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition). Sculpted by Thomas D. Rogers. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR.

Estimated value

$1.00 face value if circulated; $2.00 - $10.00 in high uncirculated grades. Exceptional specimens (MS-67+) can fetch higher prices.

What drives this coin's value

Condition (grade), presence of rare varieties (like the 'Wounded Eagle' or 'Cheerio's Dollar'), and overall eye appeal.

Grade assessment

Good to Very Good (Heavily circulated with visible surface wear, scratches, and loss of original golden luster/toning).

Mintage & rarity

Total mintage for 2000-D was 518,916,000. It is a very common coin and not rare.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the correct weight and non-magnetic properties. Authentication is rarely an issue for this high-mintage common date unless it appears to be a rare variety.

Notable varieties & errors

'Wounded Eagle' (die gouge through eagle's chest), 'Cheerio's Dollar' (2000-P with enhanced tail feathers), and Mule errors (Sacagawea obverse with State Quarter reverse).

Similar coins

Susan B. Anthony Dollar (same size but silver colored/reeded edge) and Presidential Dollars (same color but different obverse portraits).

Care & preservation

Do not clean or polish the coin, as this destroys numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free flip or capsule to prevent further oxidation of the manganese-brass coating.