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You Won’t Believe This $1 Million Coin: The 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

You Won't Believe This $1 Million Coin: The 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar

Pop quiz: when is a dollar not worth a dollar? When it’s worth a million dollars, that’s when! The 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar was crafted by the Jackson administration for foreign dignitaries. While that is not so unusual, this particular coin has a significant following and is incredibly unique for a variety of reasons. While the draped bust design was minted on dollar coins from 1795 through 1836, which is the year that the 1804 money was actually struck? This may sound a bit confusing, but such is the world of coins!

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What Happened to the Sacagawea Dollar Coin?

What Happened to the Sacagawea Dollar Coin?

The Sacagawea Dollar coin, which is commonly referred to as the “Golden Dollar,” continues to be one of the most unpopular coins ever produced by the U.S. government. Although the coin has been minted every year since 2000, it was only released into general circulation a total of five times. Nevertheless, the story of the Sacagawea dollar is an interesting tale of how good intentions can sometimes lead to the most unexpected results.  Continue reading “What Happened to the Sacagawea Dollar Coin?”