2000 Sacagawea Dollar Cheerios & Errors
The 2000 Sacagawea dollar launched with a massive promotion where 5,500 specially marked Sacagawea dollars were inserted into Cheerios cereal boxes. A subset of these 'Cheerios dollars' were struck from a prototype reverse die with enhanced tail feather detail on the eagle, making them worth $5,000 to $25,000+. Additional error varieties exist in regular production coins.
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Cheerios Dollar (Enhanced Tail Feathers)
Struck from a prototype reverse die, the eagle's tail feathers show enhanced, more detailed feather patterns compared to the standard production die.
How to check: Compare the eagle's tail feathers to a normal 2000 Sacagawea dollar. The Cheerios variety shows finely detailed individual feather barbs instead of the smoother standard design.
$5,000 - $25,000+Wounded Eagle Variety
A die gouge on some 2000 Sacagawea dollars creates a raised line across the eagle's breast, resembling a spear wound.
How to check: Examine the eagle on the reverse. Look for a raised diagonal line running across the eagle's breast area.
$100 - $500Doubled Die Varieties
Multiple doubled die varieties exist on 2000-P and 2000-D Sacagawea dollars, with doubling on lettering and date.
How to check: Use magnification to check IN GOD WE TRUST, the date, and LIBERTY for shelf-like doubling.
$25 - $200Goodacre Presentation Finish
Approximately 5,000 specially finished Sacagawea dollars were presented to designer Glenna Goodacre as payment for her design. These have a distinctive satin-like finish.
How to check: The surface has a unique burnished satin finish distinctly different from the standard business strike. All are 2000-P.
$500 - $2,000Quick Checks
- Examine the eagle's tail feathers closely — enhanced detail indicates a Cheerios dollar
- Look for the wounded eagle die gouge across the eagle's breast
- Check all lettering for doubled die varieties
- Compare the surface finish — Goodacre specimens have a distinctive satin finish
- 2000-P coins are more likely to have prototype die varieties
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a Cheerios dollar?
The key diagnostic is the eagle's tail feathers on the reverse. Cheerios dollars show finely detailed individual feather barbs with enhanced detail. Compare carefully with a standard 2000 Sacagawea dollar. Professional authentication is recommended.
How much is a Cheerios Sacagawea dollar worth?
Cheerios dollars with the enhanced tail feather variety are worth $5,000-$25,000+ depending on condition. Regular 2000 Sacagawea dollars from Cheerios boxes without the enhanced feathers are worth $5-$20.
How many Cheerios dollars were made?
5,500 Sacagawea dollars were placed in Cheerios boxes, but only a portion had the enhanced tail feather design from the prototype reverse die. The exact number with enhanced feathers is unknown but estimated at several hundred.
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