The Sacagawea Dollar is newest and most daring coin design in the history of the United States.
The coin was first introduced by the US Mint in 2000. Engraved on the coin, is the Shoshone young woman named Sacagawea, which accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition, exploring the Western United States.
Sacagawea is depicted carrying her son, named Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. The portrait was designed by Glenna Goodcare after a 22 year old Shoshone woman.
The circulation coins are made of pure copper with an outer clad manganese brass. They are smooth on the outside edge and have a distinctive gold color.
The special Sacagawea 27 coin collection of premium quality BU & Proof Sacagawea Dollars is royally displayed in a Dansco Supreme Album. You will enjoy adding new BU & Proof coins to this outstanding set every year.
At www.ContinentalMint.com you will be able to find the Sacagawea coin set and other magnificent coin sets, gold coins and silver coins and expand your coin collection. Visit www.ContinentalMint.com, browse through our large selection of coins and get yourself a special piece of our history.
Monday, July 27, 2009
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