So, you grab some food at Taco Bell 🍔 (okay, maybe too many tacos) — and instead of Bitcoin, you get dollar coins as change. While they may not be worth $180,000 like Bitcoin, certain Presidential Dollars and Sacagawea Dollars can still bring in serious money if they have rare mint errors.
Let’s break it down.
💼 1. Presidential Dollar – Missing Edge Lettering Error
What to Look For:
- Normally, Presidential Dollar coins have writing along the edge (year, mint mark, motto).
- If you find one with no edge lettering at all, that’s a valuable error.
Value:
- 💵 Ungraded: $20 – $50+
- 💎 PCGS Certified: $70+
Certification Tip:
Visit PCGS Submission Guide for step-by-step grading instructions.
🦅 2. Sacagawea Dollar – “Wounded Eagle” Error (2000-P)
What to Look For:
- Check the reverse (back) of a 2000-P Sacagawea Dollar.
- Look closely at the Eagle’s body — if there’s a raised line running through the body, you’ve found the famous Wounded Eagle variety.
Value:
- 💵 Ungraded: $125+
- 💎 PCGS Certified: $240+ (can be higher in top grades)
📌 Why These Coins Are Valuable
- ✅ Genuine mint errors are rare and sought after by collectors.
- ✅ Even pocket change can yield coins worth hundreds of dollars.
- ✅ Certification boosts buyer trust and market value.
🛠 Quick Collector Tips
- Always check your change — dollar coins are still circulating.
- Store potential error coins in a protective holder.
- Avoid cleaning your coins — it reduces value significantly.
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