The U.S. Mint is launching its special 25th Anniversary 2025-W Proof Sacagawea Gold Coin today, July 31, at 12 PM ET. This collector’s coin is made of half an ounce of 24-karat gold and marks 25 years since the Sacagawea dollar first came out.
This proof version is the Mint’s highest-quality finish, with frosted images and shiny mirror-like backgrounds for a beautiful contrast.
Design and Packaging of the 2025-W Proof Coin
The 25th Anniversary Sacagawea coin comes with both front and back designs. It’s protected in a clear case and placed in a fancy clamshell box.
This black case has the U.S. Mint seal on top. It’s then packed inside a sleeve that shows a golden image of Sacagawea. A certificate of authenticity with a matching image is also included, making it a classy collector’s item.
Original Design Features by Famous Artists
Made at the West Point Mint, this coin brings back the original design from 2000–2008. Sculptor Glenna Goodacre created the front, showing Sacagawea in side view carrying her baby, Jean Baptiste. It includes “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and the year “2025.”
The back was designed by Thomas D. Rogers, showing a flying eagle and 17 stars for the 1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition. It also says “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and “ONE DOLLAR.”
Matching the Original Without Extra Markings
To stay true to the original design, this coin leaves off the weight and gold purity stamps. However, it’s made of .9999 fine gold, weighs half a troy ounce, and is 26.49 mm in diameter—just like the first circulating version. This gives collectors a true blast from the past while still using modern gold quality.
Coin Details for the 2025-W Sacagawea Proof
The chart below gives the full specifications of the 25th Anniversary Sacagawea Gold Coin. All the important features like size, weight, metal, and design location are listed here to help collectors know exactly what they’re getting.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Denomination | $1 |
| Finish | Proof |
| Composition | 99.99% gold |
| Gold Weight | 0.500 troy oz. |
| Diameter | 1.043 inches (26.49 mm) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint and Mark | West Point – W |
| Privy Mark | None |
Limited Sales and Household Restrictions
The Mint is only making 7,500 of these coins, so they’re very limited. To make things fair, buyers can only purchase one coin per household. This rule helps prevent a few people from buying too many and gives more collectors a chance to own one.
How the Sacagawea Dollar Started
Known as the “golden dollar” for its color, the Sacagawea $1 coin was first released in 2000 to promote a smaller dollar coin in everyday use. It had a copper core with a manganese brass cover. The coin stopped circulating in 2002 but was still made for collectors until 2008.
In 2009, the Mint started a Native American coin series using the same front but changing the back design each year to honor Native American history.
Quick Look at the Coin Launch Details
Here’s a quick summary of the coin’s main features and release information. It helps collectors and buyers easily find all the key points about this anniversary edition and what makes it so special.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| On Sale | July 31, 2025 at 12 noon ET |
| Mintage Limit | 7,500 |
| Household Limit | 1 |
| Composition | .9999 fine 24K gold (0.500 troy ounce) |
| Obverse | Sacagawea & infant Jean Baptiste (Goodacre) |
| Reverse | Bald eagle + 17 stars (Thomas D. Rogers) |
| Inscriptions | No weight/fineness to match original dollar |
| Packaging | Clear capsule, black clamshell, gold-foil sleeve, COA |
Where and How to Order the Coin
Collectors can start buying the coin from the U.S. Mint’s online store at noon ET. The 25th Anniversary coin has its own product page on the site.
Prices follow the Mint’s current gold pricing guide, which changes each week based on gold prices in the London market. The coin’s starting price is $2,175.00, based on gold trading between $3,300.00 and $3,349.99 per ounce.
FAQs
What makes the 2025-W Sacagawea coin different from earlier coins?
This coin is made from pure 24K gold and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the original Sacagawea dollar. It has a proof finish and comes in special packaging.
Can I buy more than one coin?
No. Each household can only buy one coin to make the limited edition fair for more collectors.
Is this coin made for everyday spending?
No. It’s a collector’s item and not meant for circulation like regular dollar coins. It’s made from real gold and is more valuable than face value.
What is included with the coin purchase?
The coin comes in a clear case, inside a black clamshell box with the Mint’s seal. It includes a certificate of authenticity and a sleeve with Sacagawea artwork.
