The obverse and reverse remained unchanged from 2000 through 2008. In 2009 the Native American dollar was introduced. The obverse still possessed Glenna Goodacre’s portrait of Sacajawea. However, the reverse design would change annually. The authorizing legislation stated, “the important contributions made by Indian tribes and individual Native Americans to the development and history of the United States” will be featured on the reverse. The coin’s edge is inscribed incuse with the year of minting, the mint Mark, in the legend E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Mintage Figures
The United States Mint first began minting the Sacagawea dollar in 2000 and the Native American dollar in 2009. Where possible, production numbers by strike type are noted.
