2016 Native American Dollar

About This Coin

The 2016 Native American Dollar is a United States dollar from the Sacagawea & Native American Dollars 2000 to Date series — 17th of 27 years in the series. In 2016, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 19.9 million. This ranks 19th of 25 years by total mintage, above the series median of 10.8 million. The obverse features Sacagawea carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste Crapeau on her back and the reverse displays rotating designs honoring Native American contributions to the United States. The 2016 Native American Dollar honors Native American code talkers from both World Wars who used their tribal languages to transmit unbreakable military communications. The reverse shows two military helmets with two feathers forming a "V" for victory. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 77% copper, 12% zinc, 1% other over a pure copper core, weighing 8.1 grams, 26.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Produced 3 years before the celebrated 2019 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $30 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.8K in SP70 grade at eBay. Designed by Glenna Goodacre/Thomas D. Rogers Sr..