In 2009, the Sacagawea dollar series was replaced by the Native American dollar program. Anthony dollar, which failed to widely circulate.ĭespite much anticipation for success upon its release, the Sacagawea dollar failed to catch on with the public and never realized the circulation potential so many had hoped it could achieve. This, along with its round rim and smooth edge, makes the Sacagawea dollar distinctive in appearance from the Susan B. The Sacagawea dollar, colloquially referred to as the 'golden dollar,' is a small-size dollar coin made from an alloy of 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese, and 2% nickel.
The obverse was designed by Glenna Goodacre while the reverse, featuring an eagle in flight, was designed by Thomas D.
Sacagawea dollars were released in 2000 and honor Sacagawea, a young Shoshone woman who is depicted on the obverse of the dollar with her infant son, Jean-Baptiste, swaddled on her back.
