Sacagawea Dollar Coin Value
The golden dollar isn't gold. It's manganese brass over copper, and a circulated Sacagawea is worth exactly one dollar. Uncirculated rolls bring a small premium; that's where the market actually sits.
The exceptions are famous because they're dramatic: the 2000-P “Cheerios” dollar (enhanced tail-feather detail, distributed in cereal boxes) sells for thousands, and the 5,000 Goodacre presentation pieces carry strong premiums. Both need professional attribution, which is exactly what the checker flags.
Value bands by condition
| Condition | Typical retail (common dates) |
|---|---|
| Heavily worn (dateable) | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| Average circulated | $1.00 – $1.00 |
| Lightly worn (sharp detail) | $1.00 – $1.50 |
| Uncirculated (no wear, mint luster) | $1.25 – $3.00 |
Manganese-brass over copper — no precious metal. Face value except the famous varieties and gem grades.
Dates and varieties worth pulling aside
| Date / variety | Status | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-P (Cheerios variety) | Key date | Worth far more than the common band. Check PCGS/NGC price guides or get a dealer opinion before selling. |
| 2000-P/W Goodacre | Needs authentication | Famous variety with many fakes/altered pieces; value depends entirely on professional authentication. |
Coin specifications from U.S. Mint standards; key dates should be checked against the PCGS / NGC price guides; value bands are editorial retail ranges reviewed against public auction and dealer pricing; they are context, not offers. Live melt data via gold-api.com. See how we calculate.