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U.S. Sacagawea Dollar Set 2000-date Brilliant Unc-Proof |
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Introduced in the 2000 millennium year, the compact Sacagawea dollar promised to revive the $1 coin in commerce. Its bright golden color made it easily distinguishable from the quarter, as the short-lived copper-nickel Susan B. Anthony dollar had not been. But the coin still felt like a quarter in pocket or purse, and the public didn’t embrace it. Mintages drastically dropped and its use in commerce virtually ceased. The U.S. Mint decided to continue issuing Sacagawea dollars only in limited-mintage collector editions.
In 2009 the U.S. Mint began producing Sacagawea dollars with one-year-only reverse designs celebrating the contributions of Native Americans to the history of the United States. The 2009 first year coins featured the theme of agriculture. In 2010 the series honored the theme of government and the current 2011 issue celebrates Native American diplomacy.
The design of the small dollar was selected from submission to a national competition. The engraving of Sacagawea, a young Native American Shoshone, was created by artist Glenna Goodacre. Sacagawea was interpreter and guide to explorers Lewis and Clark on their famed 1804-1806 journey westward. Sacagawea’s infant son is shown on her back in traditional fashion.
Our complete collection includes 12 Brilliant Uncirculated Philadelphia (“P” mintmark) and Denver (“D”) issues and 12 finest-quality proof releases.
Our complete set includes key issues such as the 2001-S
and 2002-S proofs (all the S-mint proof dollars were issued only as part of complete proof sets, making them difficult to find individually). ALSO INCLUDES A FREE DELUXE ALBUM.
Also available as a subscription program, please call 800-451-4463 for details.
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