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Many people treat Sacagawea dollars as ordinary modern coins—but some of them are among the most valuable U.S. mint errors ever discovered. A few have sold for six figures, and others are so rare they have barely appeared on the open market.
If you collect coins or simply save dollar coins, add this guide to your favorites. These are the top 5 things you must look for on Sacagawea dollars before you accidentally spend a hidden fortune.
#5: Wounded Eagle Sacagawea Dollar — Worth About $300
The Wounded Eagle error is subtle, which is why many people miss it.
How to Identify It
- Obverse (front): Completely normal
- Reverse (back): Look closely at the eagle
- A thin raised line appears across the eagle’s body, resembling a wound
This line is not damage—it is a die gouge error.
Value
- Approximate value: $300
- Higher grades can bring more
#4: Cheerios Sacagawea Dollar — Worth $3,000–$4,000
This coin was never meant for circulation.
Why It Exists
In 2000, the U.S. Mint placed special Sacagawea dollars inside Cheerios cereal boxes as a promotion.
How to Spot the Real One
- Front: Looks completely normal
- Reverse (Eagle Tail):
Smooth tail = NOT valuable
Sharp, deeply detailed tail feathers = Cheerios Dollar
Value
- Typically sells for $3,000 to $4,000
- Authenticated examples are highly sought after
#3: Sacagawea–Presidential Dollar Mule — Sold for $84,000
This is a major mule error, meaning two different coin designs were accidentally combined.
What Makes It Special
- Front: Sacagawea dollar (normal)
- Reverse: Statue of Liberty (from Presidential Dollar series)
Almost all Sacagawea dollars have an eagle reverse, so this combination should not exist.
Verified Sale
- Auction result: $84,000
- One of the most famous modern U.S. coin errors
#2: Sacagawea Dollar × South Carolina Quarter Mule — Estimated $100,000+
This is a newly discovered mule error and one of the most shocking finds in recent years.
How It Appears
- Front: Normal Sacagawea dollar
- Reverse: South Carolina state quarter design
This pairing should be impossible under normal minting procedures.
Value
- Not yet sold publicly
- Experts estimate $100,000 or more once it reaches auction
#1: Sacagawea Dollar × Statehood Quarter Mule — Sold for $144,000
This is the most valuable Sacagawea-related error ever confirmed.
What to Look For
- Front: Looks like a regular U.S. quarter—but golden in color
- Reverse: Normal Sacagawea dollar reverse
The wrong obverse and correct reverse make this a historic mule error.
Record Auction Price
- Sold for $144,000
- One of the most valuable modern U.S. coins ever sold
Important Collector Warning
- Do not clean these coins
- Do not polish or scratch them
- Cleaning can destroy most or all of the value
If you think you have one of these:
- Place it in a protective holder
- Avoid handling the surfaces
- Seek professional authentication
Final Thoughts
Sacagawea dollars are still found in circulation, coin jars, and old rolls. Most are worth face value—but a tiny fraction are worth more than a new car or even a house.
The key is knowing exactly what to look for.
Take a closer look. Your next dollar coin could be a six-figure discovery.
