The United States first produced dollar coins in 1794.
The first dollar coin issued was known as the Flowing Hair dollar , minted in both 1794 and 1795. It was made of silver and featured an image representing Liberty on the front (obverse) and an eagle on the back (reverse).
It is important to note that various forms of currency, including foreign coins, were used in the American colonies even before a national mint was established in 1792. However, the 1794 Flowing Hair dollar is significant because it was the first dollar coin officially minted and circulated by the U.S. government.
Do they still make $1 U.S. coins?
From my experience, Although dollar coins have not been struck for circulation since the Sacagawea and Presidential dollar runs ending in 2011, the continuing Native American dollar series and the newer American Innovation dollar series are considered circulation coins by the US Mint.
Why is the 1984 $1 coin rare?
The rare 1984 $1 coin was struck on a 10-cent blank in error, instead of a $1 blank, meaning the coin is silver rather than gold.