The dollar coin has featured several different faces throughout its history, reflecting changing designs and coin programs over time.
Today, one of the most recognized figures on the dollar coin is Sacagawea , a Shoshone Native American woman who played a vital role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
- Sacagawea is depicted on the obverse (heads side) of the [Sacagawea dollar] coin, which is often referred to as the “golden dollar” due to its color.
- Her image, showing her carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste on her back, has been in use since 2000.
- The reverse side of the [Sacagawea dollar] originally featured a soaring eagle, but since 2009, the Native American $1 Coin Program has introduced annual changing reverse designs honoring the contributions of Native Americans.
Additionally, the Presidential $1 Coin Program (2007-2016, 2020) showcased portraits of former U.S. presidents on the obverse, including figures like George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.
It’s also worth noting the Susan B. Anthony dollar , minted from 1979 to 1981 and again in 1999, which featured the women’s suffrage leader Susan B. Anthony on the obverse.
Therefore, depending on the specific dollar coin, you might see the face of Sacagawea, a former U.S. president, or Susan B. Anthony.
Who’s face is on the $2?
The $2 note features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the front of the note and a vignette depicting the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the back of the note.
Whose face is on the $500 bill?
$500 Bill: William McKinley
The Fed and Treasury discontinued the $500 bill in 1969 for lack of use. It was last printed in 1945, but the Treasury says Americans continue to hold the notes. McKinley is noteworthy because he is among the few presidents who were assassinated.