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STOP! Don’t spend that gold dollar! 🛑💸 That “worthless” Sacagawea coin in your change jar could actually be a hidden lottery ticket. While most are worth exactly $1, five specific minting blunders have skyrocketed in value—with the “Holy Grail” error recently fetching a massive $144,000 at auction! 🏛️💰
Are you carrying a six-figure fortune in your pocket? Swipe left to see the exact marks that turn “pocket change” into “life-changing.” ⬇️
Not all “Golden Dollars” are created equal. Here are the Top 5 Sacagawea Dollar Errors to hunt for in 2025:
1. The “Holy Grail” Mule (Sacagawea/Washington Quarter) – Value: Up to $144,000 💎
This is the king of all modern errors. It happened when a Sacagawea Dollar reverse was accidentally paired with a George Washington Quarter obverse (heads). Only about 20 are known to exist.
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What to look for: A coin that has the Sacagawea eagle on the back but George Washington on the front!
2. The “Cheerios” Dollar (Enhanced Tail Feathers) – Value: $5,000 – $25,000+ 🥣
In 2000, 5,500 dollars were placed in Cheerios boxes. Most were standard, but a rare few used a prototype die with incredible detail.
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What to look for: Look at the eagle’s tail feathers on the back. If they have crisp, defined diagonal veins instead of being smooth, you just found a “Cheerios” winner.
3. The “Wounded Eagle” (Die Gouge) – Value: $500 – $5,000+ 🦅
A specific die from the Philadelphia mint (2000-P) had a deep scratch, creating a raised line through the eagle’s belly.
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What to look for: A sharp, raised line (like a spear or arrow) running through the eagle’s chest on the reverse side.
4. The 2014-D Mule (Sacagawea/Presidential Dollar) – Value: ~$84,000 🏛️
A more recent discovery where a Sacagawea obverse was struck with a Presidential Dollar reverse.
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What to look for: Sacagawea on the front, but the “Statue of Liberty” reverse usually found on Presidential dollars.
5. Experimental Rinse / Planchet Errors – Value: $1,000 – $15,000 🧪
Before the final gold color was settled, the Mint tested different “rinses” and metal planchets (like striking a Sacagawea design on a Susan B. Anthony silver planchet).
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What to look for: Unusual colors (vibrant green/orange toning) or a “silver” looking Sacagawea dollar.
Have you ever found a weird-looking dollar coin? 👇 Describe it in the comments, and I’ll tell you if it’s a known error!
Pro Tip: If you think you have one, DO NOT CLEAN IT. Cleaning a rare coin can destroy 90% of its value instantly. Get it into a plastic flip and send it to PCGS or NGC for grading!
Check your jars and SHARE this with a friend who hoards change—you might just find a fortune together! 🔗✨
Would you like me to generate a specific list of the “mint marks” and “grading tips” to include as a pinned comment or a second slide?
