The Sacagawea dollar introduced a distinctive golden color in 2000; since 2009 its obverse has anchored annual Native American reverse themes.

The catalog separates the original eagle-reverse golden dollar from the Native American program and includes collector-only finishes and special issues.

Core specifications

Issue period
2000 to date
Catalog mints
4
Reported catalog mintage
1,796,009,448
Composition
88.5% Copper - 6% Zinc - 3.5% Manganese - 2% Nickel
Diameter
26.5 mm
Weight
8.1 g

One portrait, two connected programs

Glenna Goodacre portrayed Sacagawea carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste, giving the small dollar a color and silhouette unlike the Susan B. Anthony coin.

Beginning in 2009, the reverse changes annually to recognize Native American contributions, while edge lettering carries date, mint mark, and E PLURIBUS UNUM on standard issues.

Obverse, reverse, and the details that identify the type

Confirm the major design, date, and mint mark before studying smaller die differences.

The main portrait and date

Sacagawea looks toward the viewer with Jean Baptiste on her back. The portrait remains the visual anchor across changing reverse programs.

Denomination, subject, and mint mark

The 2000–2008 design shows a soaring eagle; Native American dollars use a new contribution-focused reverse each year.

Where the cataloged coins were made

Totals are calculated from reported issue records in this catalog; unknown figures are not counted as zero.

  • P — Philadelphia: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026; 981,780,574. P identifies Philadelphia; confirm its expected position and issue format against the series design guide.
  • D — Denver: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026; 768,077,500. Confirm the D mint mark together with its expected year, position, and issue format.
  • S — San Francisco: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026; 46,062,530. Confirm the S mint mark together with its expected year, position, and issue format.
  • W — West Point: 2000, 2015; 88,844. W identifies West Point; use the year, product, and finish to separate circulation releases from collector issues.

Representative issues that explain the series

Choose a clear boundary: original eagle reverse, one example per Native American theme, annual mint products, or documented special finishes.

  • 2000 P — 767,140,000. Open the issue page and read this record together with its type, mint, finish, and grade context.
  • 2000 D — 518,916,000. Open the issue page and read this record together with its type, mint, finish, and grade context.
  • 2000 W - 22 Karat Gold — 39. Open the issue page and read this record together with its type, mint, finish, and grade context.
  • 2019 P - American Indians In The Space Program - Enhanced Uncirculated — 46,964. Open the issue page and read this record together with its type, mint, finish, and grade context.

Start with the major type, then study smaller die differences

The current catalog records 2 varieties. A variety name describes repeatable die features; it does not automatically mean error, rarity, or added value.

The issue catalog keeps all 2 modeled varieties attached to their parent issue records.

Issue catalog

From one type coin to a complete catalog

  • One representative coin: Choose one problem-free, readable example and learn the size, edge, and major design.
  • Major-type set: Use one coin per major design to show changes in artwork, composition, or production.
  • Dates and mints: Work through the issue catalog by date and mint, defining special finishes separately.
  • Variety study: Choose one date or diagnostic family and record several matching markers for every attribution.

A note on catalog records

This page uses 88 issue records, 2 modeled varieties, and currently reported mintages; unknown values remain unknown.

Sources

  1. Native American $1 Coin Program — United States Mint
  2. Dollar Coins and Their History — United States Mint
  3. Sacagawea Dollar category reference — PCGS CoinFacts