2012 $1 US Sacagawea Dollar

The Sacagawea dollar is a United States dollar coin that was first minted in the year 2000. The coin features a portrait of Sacagawea, a Native American woman who played a vital role as an interpreter and guide during the Lewis and Clark expedition in the early 19th century.

The Sacagawea dollar replaced the Susan B. Anthony dollar, which was not widely accepted or used in circulation. The new coin was intended to honor Native Americans and their contributions to American history.