The Sacagawea dollar coin, though golden in appearance, is made of a copper, manganese, brass, and nickel alloy and contains no precious metals . Therefore, its value typically remains at its face value of $1. However, certain rare varieties and error coins can significantly increase the worth of a Sacagawea dollar, potentially reaching thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars.
Here are some types of rare Sacagawea dollar coins and their potential values:
- 2000-P Cheerios Dollar: Around 5,500 of these coins were included in specially marked Cheerios boxes as part of a promotional campaign in 2000. They are identified by their more detailed eagle tail feathers compared to the regular strike coins. These coins are highly sought after by collectors and can be worth $5,000 to $25,000 or more, depending on their condition.
- 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar on Susan B. Anthony Planchet: This error coin was accidentally struck on a planchet intended for the Susan B. Anthony dollar, resulting in a different coloration. One such coin sold for $16,800 in 2022.
- 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar Struck on a Massachusetts Quarter: An even rarer error, this coin shows the Sacagawea design struck over an existing Massachusetts Quarter. One of these sold for over $8,000 in 2007.
- 2000-D Sacagawea Dollar and South Carolina Quarter Mule: This extremely rare mule coin has a Sacagawea obverse and a South Carolina State Quarter reverse. Only one is known to exist, and it sold for $66,000 in 2022.
- 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar and Statehood Quarter Mule: Another mule error, this coin combines the Sacagawea obverse with a George Washington Quarter reverse. Around 18 of these are known, and one fetched $144,000 at auction in 2022.
- 2000-P Wounded Eagle Die Variety: This error features a die gouge that makes it look like a spear or arrow is piercing the eagle’s breast on the reverse. Only about 100 of these are believed to exist. One graded MS68 sold for $5,160 in 2017.
- 2007 Sacagawea Dollar Coin with Edge Lettering: This coin features the date and mint mark on the edge instead of the face, an error typically found only on Presidential dollars. Only one is known to exist, and it sold for $17,161 in 2012.
- 2014-D Sacagawea Dollar and Presidential Dollar Mule: This coin combines the Sacagawea obverse with a Presidential Dollar reverse. Only one is currently known, and it sold for $84,000 in 2022.
In summary, while most Sacagawea dollars are worth their face value, it’s worth examining any you find for the distinctive features that could indicate a valuable error or rare variety.
Should I keep my Sacagawea dollar coin?
I can help with that. Yes, it is definitely worth something, very possibly a little above one dollar depending on factors like where minted, year minted, condition and whether it comes with some nice case or fancy certificate, but see below……