The United States Mint is releasing its limited-edition 25th Anniversary 2025-W Proof Sacagawea Gold Coin today, July 31, at noon ET. The collectible, struck in one‑half ounce of 24‑karat gold, celebrates a quarter-century since the Sacagawea dollar was introduced. The proof finish, the Mint’s highest quality coinage, features frosted design elements against mirror-like fields.
Struck at the U.S. Mint’s West Point facility, the coin revives the original 2000–2008 design. The obverse, created by sculptor Glenna Goodacre, depicts Sacagawea in three‑quarter profile carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste, with the inscriptions "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the date "2025." The reverse, designed by former Mint medallic artist Thomas D. Rogers, features a soaring eagle encircled by 17 stars, which represent each state in the Union at the time of the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition, along with the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "ONE DOLLAR."
Retaining Original Look Without Weight and Fineness Markings
The anniversary piece omits weight and fineness inscriptions to match the original dollar’s appearance. It is struck in .9999 fine gold, weighs 0.500 troy ounces, and has a diameter 26.49 mm — the same as the original circulating issue.
25th Anniversary 2025 Proof Sacagawea Gold Coin Specifications
| Denomination: | $1 |
|---|---|
| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 99.99% gold |
| Gold Fine Weight: | 0.500 troy oz. |
| Diameter: | 1.043 inches (26.49 mm) |
| Edge: | Plain |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | West Point – W |
| Privy Mark: | None |
Sales are limited to 7,500 coins, with purchases restricted to one per household.
Background on the Sacagawea Dollar
Often called the "golden dollar" for its distinctive color, the Sacagawea $1 debuted in 2000 during a push for a widely used small-size dollar. It had a pure copper core with outer layers of manganese brass. Circulation ended in 2002, after which the coin was issued only for collectors through 2008.
In 2009, the Mint launched the Native American $1 Coin Program, which retained the original Sacagawea obverse while introducing annually rotating reverse designs honoring Native contributions to U.S. history.
Highlights of Launch
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| On Sale | July 31, 2025 at 12 noon ET |
| Mintage Limit | 7,500 |
| Household Limit | 1 |
| Composition | .9999 fine 24K gold (0.500 troy ounce) |
| Obverse | Sacagawea & infant Jean Baptiste (Glenna Goodacre) |
| Reverse | Bald eagle + 17 stars (Thomas D. Rogers) |
| Inscriptions | No weight/fineness to match original dollar |
| Packaging | Encapsulated, in a stylish clamshell and black case with Mint seal; outer sleeve with gold foil image; COA with matching imagery |
Pricing and Ordering
The coin is available from the Mint’s online catalog beginning at noon Eastern Time. The product page for the 25th anniversary issue is here.
Pricing follows the Mint’s recently revised pricing grid, which sets adjustments based on the weekly average of London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) gold prices. The opening price is $2,175.00, reflecting the gold range of $3,300.00 to $3,349.99 per ounce.
