Coin Identifier
Sacagawea Dollar
One Dollar

Sacagawea Dollar

United States · 2000

The obverse features Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition, carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. The coin has a distinct golden color.

Country
United States
Year
2000
Denomination
One Dollar
Metal
Manganese-Brass Clad Copper (88.5% Copper, 6% Zinc, 3.5% Manganese, 2% Nickel)

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Overview

The obverse features Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition, carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. The coin has a distinct golden color.

Historical significance

First introduced in 2000 to replace the Susan B. Anthony dollar, this coin honors the critical role Sacagawea played in the westward expansion of the United States. It was the first US coin to feature a woman with a child.

Estimated value

$1.00 (Face Value) in circulated condition; up to $5.00+ for uncirculated specimens.

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place inside an archival-safe coin holder or flip. Avoid cleaning with chemicals or polishing, as this can destroy the coin's collectible value and original surface luster.