Sacagawea Dollar

United States · 2000-Present

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

Country: United States
Year: 2000-Present
Denomination: $1.00 USD

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Overview

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.

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).

Estimated value

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

What drives this coin's value

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

Grade assessment

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

Mintage & rarity

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

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.