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TL;DR
- Most Sacagawea dollars are worth $1. Despite the gold color, they’re made of manganese brass over copper, with no gold.
- The famous exception is the 2000-P “Cheerios” dollar: about 5,500 were packed in cereal boxes, with a more detailed eagle, and they’re worth thousands.
- Rare errors, such as the “mule” struck with a Washington quarter’s front, are worth even more.
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The Sacagawea dollar has been made since 2000. Here’s what to check.
| Sacagawea dollar | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Any year, in circulation | $1 |
| 2000-P “Cheerios” dollardetailed tail feathers | Thousands of dollars |
| 2000 “mule” errorWashington quarter front | Tens of thousands of dollars or more |
| Uncirculated or prooftop condition | A small premium |
How to spot a Cheerios dollar
Look at the eagle’s tail feathers on the back of a 2000-P coin. On the Cheerios version, the feathers have raised lines running along them. On regular coins, they’re smooth. Only about 5,500 were made, so most claims online are mistaken; get a suspected one graded.
Quick facts
| First made | 2000 |
| Metal | Manganese brass over copper; no gold |
| Weight | 8.1 grams, like the Susan B. Anthony dollar |
| Back | A flying eagle until 2008; a new Native American design each year since 2009 |
| In circulation? | Since 2012, made only for collectors |
Is it worth its metal?
No; the metal is worth far less than $1. For coins worth their metal, see silver dollars and how much 5 grams of gold is worth. The earlier small dollar: the 1979 Susan B. Anthony dollar.
Sources
Education, not financial advice. Collector values vary with condition and demand; get a valuable coin checked by a reputable dealer or grading service. See our disclaimer.
