All Sacagawea coins, while gold in color, have absolutely no precious metals value. They are made of copper, manganese, brass, zinc, and nickel. Despite their limited collector value, Sacagaweas are still a fun coin with a lot of history.
Glenna Goodacre’s portrait of Native American Shoshone Sacagawea and her infant son, Jean Baptiste, was selected in a national competition for the obverse design of the coin. Although the mint originally marketed this coin as the “Golden Dollar,” the coin does not contain any gold.
What is a Sacagawea dollar with no date worth?
Sacagawea Dollars series does not have any key dates and most are worth face value, but some choice examples might bring $2. The real value is when they’re graded by PCGS or NGC, more on grade value next. One important note about these coins is that they’re golden in color but they’re NOT gold coin.
How much is a Sacagawea gold coin worth?
The approximate value of an uncirculated Sacagawea gold coin ranges from $1.00 to $4.50, as of 2015. The only exceptions are the rare uncirculated Sacagawea gold coins known as the Wounded Eagle coin, which has a value of $280, and the Cheerios coin, which is valued at $1,900. All…
Where is the mint mark on a 2000 Sacagawea dollar?
The mint mark can be found on the obverse side of the coin below the date. The standard 2000 Sacagawea dollars in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $1.00. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.
What are the different types of Sacagawea dollars?
Sacagawea Dollar Key Dates, Rarities and Varieties. 1 2000-P Cheerios Dollars. James Bucki. In 1999, the United States Mint began to produce the Sacagawea dollars. To market the coins and encourage the 2 2000-P Goodacre Presentation Specimens. 3 2000-P Wounded Eagle Die Variety.
Where do you find the date on a Sacajawea dollar?
If you are unsure, take your coin to a local coin shop or coin show for an expert opinion. In 2007, Sacajawea dollars had the date and mintmark on the obverse to the right of the portrait. At the same time, presidential dollars were being minted with the date, mint mark and mottos incuse on the edge.
