A lucky 5,500 boxes also contained a Sacagawea Dollar, which was later discovered to have been struck from a different set of master dies the regular Sacagawea Dollars. These rare coins, which quickly gained the moniker Cheerios Dollars, are considered to be pattern coins by most collectors.
What is the error on the Sacagawea Dollar?
It is now graded NGC Mint Error AU 58 with a notation of Discovery Coin to recognize its important place in numismatic history. The Sacagawea Dollar series began in 2000 and is named after the Native American woman who appears on its obverse.
What is a Cheerios Sacagawea Dollar worth?
It is estimated that only 5500 of these coins exists but no one knows for sure. USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2000-P Native American & Sacagawea Dollar (“Cheerios Dollar” – Boldy Detailed Tail Feathers Variety) is Worth $2,746 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
Is there an error on a 2000 Sacagawea dollar?
2000 P Sacagawea Dollar Error Coin -Die Chip!! *GEM* *RARE** 2009 SACAGAWEA MISSING EDGE LETTERING PCGS MS-67 LOW POP! RARE 2009-P Uncirc. Mint Cancelled/Waffled Sacagawea Dollar $1 Error w/Details GEM BU 2002 Mint Waffle Canceled Sacagawea Dollar Great Details, Extremely Rare.
What makes a Sacagawea dollar coin so valuable?
Knowing the Sacagawea dollar key dates, rarities and varieties will teach you to recognize that small differences on a coin can mean significant differences in its value. Study the descriptions and photos below to help you identify these valuable Sacajawea dollar coins.
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.
Why was the Susan B Anthony dollar confused with a Sacagawea coin?
The existence of the Sacajawea coin. The Sacagawea dollar was conceived to replace the unpopular and ill-fated Susan B. Anthony coin which was confused with the quarters because of their similarity in size, reeded edge, and indistinguishable color.
