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The Sacagawea Dollar, the first modern "golden dollar" was another attempt to replace the Washington $1 note. That never happened. Instead the coins have been hoarded as the note is too beloved to let go. The original design lasted from 2000-2008. In 2009, the mint decided to change the coin's reverse every year.
The initial year of the Sacagawea $1 saw several varieties:
1) It was found that some of the initial strikes of the 2000-P $1 had boldly defined tail feathers, and most if not all of these coins were released in boxes of Cheerios for a breakfast cereal promotion. These coins are now highly coveted.
2) The designer of this coin, Glenna Goodacre, was paid with $5000 in 2000-P Sacagawea $1 coins with a special finish. These coins are now worth several hundred dollars each.
3) The mint released a "Millennium Coin and Currency Set" containing a proof-like 2000-D $1.
4) A dozen 2000 dated $1 coins struck in 22kt gold at the West Point Mint were sent into space on the space shuttle and then later stored in Fort Knox.
This coin is part of a 2003-S proof set in a 5-coin holder (cent, nickel, dime, half, and dollar).