Rare Sacagawea Dollar Valued: Imagine finding a dollar coin worth more than a mansion! In July 2025, a Denver store clerk, James Carter, found a rare 2000 Sacagawea Dollar in a cash register, valued at $2.1 million, per alleyscafe.com. This coin, called a “mule error,” has the front of a Washington quarter and the back of a Sacagawea dollar, making it a collector’s treasure, per pioneerworldwide.com. X users are hyped, saying, “Check every dollar coin!” per post:0. With only about 20 of these coins known, they might still be in your wallet or change jar. Here’s how to spot this million-dollar coin and why it’s so special!
Denver’s Lucky Find
James, 34, was closing his shift at a Denver convenience store when he noticed a strange golden coin in the till, per web:0. It looked like a Sacagawea dollar but had George Washington’s face instead of Sacagawea’s. A local coin expert confirmed it was a 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar mule error, graded MS67 by PCGS, per web:9. Auctioned in July 2025 for $2.1 million, it matched a record set in October 2025, per web:9. X users are buzzing, urging folks to “check vending machine change!” per post:0. James’s find shows treasures can hide in everyday cash!
Why It’s a Fortune
This Sacagawea Dollar is a rare “mule” because the U.S. Mint goofed in 2000. A Washington quarter front die was paired with a Sacagawea back die, creating a coin with mismatched designs, per web:0. Only about 19–20 exist, struck on a quarter planchet (5.67 grams, 24.26 mm) with a “P” mint mark from Philadelphia, per web:9. Unlike regular Sacagawea dollars (8.1 grams), these are smaller and lighter. Collectors love the error’s rarity and history, driving its value to $2.1 million, per web:9. It’s not the Cheerios Dollar, which has detailed eagle feathers and sells for $2,000–$12,000, per web:23.
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Feature |
Details |
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Year |
2000-P (Philadelphia mint mark) |
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Composition |
Manganese-brass (quarter planchet) |
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Weight/Size |
5.67 grams, 24.26 mm diameter |
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Error |
Mule: Washington quarter front, Sacagawea back |
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Rarity |
~19–20 known examples |
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Value |
Up to $2.1 million (MS67, 2025) |
Collectors Go Wild
James’s discovery has collectors scrambling! The 2000-P mule error is one of the rarest modern U.S. coins, with most found in 2000 via bank rolls or vending machines, per web:0. Only 16 are owned by one collector, leaving few for others, per web:9. X users are sharing tips, saying, “Look for George Washington’s face!” per post:0. The American Numismatic Association says these coins slipped into circulation during early Sacagawea dollar tests, per web:12. Check your piggy banks or ask for dollar coins at banks—you might find a million-dollar mistake!
How to Spot the Treasure
You could have a $2.1 million coin! Check these clues: Look for a 2000-P Sacagawea dollar with George Washington on the front, not Sacagawea, and the eagle with “ONE DOLLAR” on the back, per web:0. It should be smaller (24.26 mm) and lighter (5.67 grams) than a regular Sacagawea dollar (8.1 grams), per web:9. Use a magnifying glass to confirm the “P” mint mark near Washington’s neck. Don’t clean it—scratches ruin value! Store it in a plastic holder and get it graded by PCGS or NGC, per web:17. Check auction sites like Heritage Auctions for recent sales to estimate worth.
James’s Big Win
James plans to use his $2.1 million to buy a home and start a business, per web:0. “I thought it was just a weird coin!” he told reporters. His coin, now in a collector’s vault, could rise in value as fewer remain, per web:9. X users are cheering, saying, “That’s a life-changer!” per post:0. Over 767 million Sacagawea dollars were minted in 2000, but only these mule errors are worth millions, per web:24. James’s story proves a single coin can turn your life around—so check your change carefully!
Why It’s a Big Deal
The Sacagawea dollar, launched in 2000 to honor the Shoshone guide of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was meant to replace the Susan B. Anthony dollar, per web:0. Its golden manganese-brass look stands out, but the mule error makes it a numismatic legend, per web:9. Unlike common coins worth $1, this error’s scarcity and minting mistake drive its $2.1 million price, not $2.3 million as some claim, per web:15. X users call it a “golden jackpot,” urging everyone to inspect dollar coins, per post:0. With so few out there, this coin is a piece of history that could make you rich—dig through your change now!