Sacagawea Dollar 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 the honest market.
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 historical standards; 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.