2021 Native American Dollar

2021 Native American Dollar Errors, Varieties, & Values

2021 Native American dollar error and variety coins exist!  For instance, a thorough examination detected an improperly annealed or sintered planchet error, thereby making this a nice collectible error coin.  Furthermore, observe the anomalies on a collectible 2021 Sacagawea Dollar.  

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The 2021 Native American dollar coin medal program represents Native American military services.  Moreover, the best approach for finding a rare Native American dollar coin error or variety like this, is to search through original wrapped uncirculated rolls of Native American dollars.  Additionally, searching 2021 mint sets ensures a mint state grade specimen.

Native American History & Heritage

In 2009 the United States Mint began minting and issuing $1 coins, featuring designs celebrating the important contributions made by Native Americans to the history and development of the United States.”- PCGS.com

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2021 Native American Dollar Design

“The obverse design displays Sacagawea carrying her infant son Jean Baptiste.  Furthermore, the reverse shows stars representing five branches of the U.S. military in the foreground, while a circle provides an additional reference to Native Americans.

Moreover, Native Americans have received recognition for their service, including five Medals of Honor during World War II.  Furthermore, their exemplary record of military service continues to this day.” – usmint.gov

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Sacagawea's Military Services as a CodeTalker

“In 1804, President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on the now-legendary transcontinental expedition to explore the American West.

He instructed them to search for the fabled Northwest Passage from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean, but he also desired firsthand knowledge of the land, its inhabitants, its vegetation, its mineral products, and its animal life and habitat.” – sos.mo.gov.

“While at Fort Mandan, Lewis and Clark met French-Canadian trapper Toussaint Charbonneau and hired him as an interpreter.  Furthermore, they allowed his pregnant Shoshone Native American wife to join him on the expedition.

Lewis and Clark hoped she could help them communicate by translating for them with any Shoshone encountered on their journey.  On February 11, 1805, Sacagawea gave birth to a son and named him Jean Baptiste.  As a result of her skills, she became an invaluable and respected asset for Lewis and Clark.” – History.com

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2021 Native American Dollar Mintage

“The 2021 Native American Dollar is the lowest minted in more than a decade of mintages before them, with only 2.52 million produced as the total combined with 1.26 million produced by each the Denver and Pennsylvania mints.” – coinnews.net

The 2021 Native American dollar is made of 77% Copper, 12% Zinc, and 1% other, over a pure Copper core.  It weighs 8.1 grams. The golden dollar coin is not made of actual gold, but obtained its name for its golden appearance.

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Native American Dollar Coin Varieties

Major grading services recognize the up or down imprinting, or orientation of the edge lettering on Presidential and Sacagawea Dollars.  TYPE/POSITION A means that the edge lettering reads upside-down when Sacagawea’s portrait faces up.  TYPE/POSITION B means that the edge lettering reads normally when Sacagawea’s portrait faces up – greatcollections.com

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2021 Native American Dollar Values

A 2021-P $1 Native American Position Type B graded MS67, sold at auction for $45.00.   Furthermore, a 2021-P $1 Native American Position Type A graded MS69, sold at auction for $172.00.

2021 native american dollar improperly annealed or sintered planchet mint error
Improperly Annealed or Sintered Planchet Mint Error

“Numismatists may refer to the surface discoloration as improperly washed or burnt planchets.  ANACS refers to these as an “Improperly Mixed Alloy.”  PCGS refer to them as struck on “Sintered Planchets.”

NGC calls them “Improperly Annealed Planchets.”  Improperly annealed planchets can take on a variety of colors, from black to copper red.  This error is caused by over-heating the planchets.” – Ken Potter

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Native American Dollar Errors

A most famous Sacagawea coin error is the 2014-D Sacagawea mule dollar.  It has the presidential design on the reverse. – coinworld.com Additionally, rotated die errors and doubled edge lettering are other errors to look for on these dollar coins.  Moreover, some Sacagawea dollars may display weak edge lettering, partial edge lettering, or even doubled edge lettering.

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“Edge lettering wasn’t on Sacagawea Dollars until 2009.  However, some still slipped away from the mint without the edge lettering.  First, pay attention to the design elements and devices. 

Then look for abnormalities and weigh the coins.  Finally, compare a suspected die variety to a common coin to help identify true differences.”- TheSpruceCrafts

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Doubled Die Variety & Error Dollar Coins

Additionally, varietyvista.com has a 2007 P Sacagawea doubled die reverse listed to compare coins with.  Furthermore, look for doubling of the stars!  Furthermore, “American Numismatic Association (ANA) Authenticator Brian Silliman verified that the 2000 Sacagawea $1 coin struck on a hollow-center planchet was certainly legitimate, and potentially worth around $10,000.00. –  money.org.

Moreover, a rare 2000-P $1 Sacagawea Dollar was discovered as struck on an Susan B Anthony Dollar Planchet.  That dollar coin error sold for more than $6000.00!  Additionally, observe the recent sold listings of Sacagawea dollar coins on Ebay!

Moreover, doubled and overlapped edge lettering increases value and can be several hundred dollars in certain grades and dates.  – coinauctionshelp.com

This website is a partnered associate and may contain affiliate links. Full disclosure is found here.   Finally, check out a 2019 Lincoln cent with a partial plating errorHappy Treasure Coin Hunting!

2020 P Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Variety Coin

2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse Variety Coin

2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut quarter doubled die varieties and errors exist!  For instance, I bought original mint wrapped uncirculated rolls directly from the United States Mint to search through for quarter errors and varieties.  

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Needless to say, I hit a coin variety jackpot!  For instance, observe the 2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die reverse variety quarter obtained from a mint wrapped roll.  Furthermore, these rare quarters appeared to have a satin-like finish.

At first, I mistook this quarter as incused machine doubling.   However, I decided to check for any new rarity listings on doubleddie.com first, where there are indeed 2020 quarter doubled die variety coin rarities listed!

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2020 Weir Farm Doubled Die Variety Quarters

Doubled die variety quarters are not only rare, but can drastically increase in value over time.  Doubled die variety and error coins are a lot of fun for treasure seekers with limited mobility to hunt for.  Coin hunters find rare and valuable coins like this 2020 Weir Farm doubled die variety, by taking on a task called coin roll hunting. 

Treasure Hunting for Rare Coins

The work is time consuming, however, it’s rewarding in more than one way.  Additionalyl, collectors show appreciation for their efforts by purchasing errors and varieties for a premium or to auction off using platforms like Ebay.    Personally, I sell them for $5 each in my Ebay store.

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Rare Satin Finish Quarters

Furthermore, “at times  the U.S. Mint has produced and sold “Satin Finish” coins. These are different than the normal circulated examples.  Additionally, satin finish varieties refer to the type of finish of a quarter.

Furthermore, the quarters appear matte, unlike their proof counterparts, which have reflective fields. They’re struck in higher quality, when compared to the coins for mass circulation sold direct from the U.S. Mint to collectors.” – GreatCollections

2020 P Weir Farm quarter errors

The above images are of the die markings on the 2020 P Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die variety listed as 2020-P 25¢ CT WDDR-002 by John Wexler.

Proof-Like Quarter Varieties

Furthermore, satin finish coins have a different appearance than proof, proof-like, or business strike coins. Moreover, these coin aren’t mirror-like.  However, they’re more glossy in appearance.

2020 Weir Farm Connecticut doubled die variety quarter

Additionally, satin finish coins are struck on special sandblasted or “burnished planchets.”  Furthermore, the 2020 D Weir Farm Connecticut mint wrapped quarter roll appeared shinier, and indeed more proof-like. 

2020 Weir Farm Connecticut Quarter Doubled Die Reverse
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Compare the difference between the glossy appearance of a satin finish strike and a normal business strike finish as an example using the examination of a 2020 W Weir Farm Quarter found last year.

2020 quarter errors and varieties to look for

Some say the United States Mint no longer produces satin finish quarters, and hasn’t since 2010.  Could they’ve produced satin finish 2020 quarters by mistake? 

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Coppercoins Online Coin Auctions

Coppercoins Auctions is hosted by Chuck Daughtrey. author of “Looking Through Lincoln Cents.”  Live Online Coin Auctions take place via Coppercoins Youtube Channel.  First, subscribe to the channel.  Then, click the notification bell.  Finally,  get your name in the games by following instructions for registering how to bid.




Additionally, set a reminder for unique opportunities to obtain potentially rare and valuable Lincoln cents at affordable prices.  Moreover, Lincoln cent variety and errors coin collectors should register by emailing an active Paypal email address, with their full name and Youtube handle to [email protected].  Furthermore, restrictions apply, so read all the rules first!

Coppercoins Error & Variety Coin Auctions

Additionally, contact Coppercoins via Facebook with any questions about auctions or coins.  Coppercoins offer private attribution services, as do fellow numismatists such as John Wexler and via varietyvista.com. 

Furthermore there are different programs on the Coppercoins channel to be aware of.  For instance, the 1983 Lincoln cent with a clashed die error, came from an uncirculated roll of 1983 pennies purchased at one of his auctions.




Original Bank Wrapped Lincoln Cent Roll Reveals

Furthermore, original bank wrapped uncirculated roll reveals are publicly recorded examinations.  Moreover, a purchase isn’t necessary to watch and chat.  However, there is no selling in the chat.  Remember manners matter since they are by definition what it means to be civil.

Lincoln Cent Proof Pulls

Additionally, think of “Pull a Proof ” like giving a gift just for paying attention.  Participants get to see their name pulled and receive an affordable and potentially far more valuable proof coin than they prepaid for.  Moreover, embrace the opportunity to ask questions and learn from his team, as he shares insights and discusses his experiences as a seasoned numismatist in the coin industry.

Single Draw Poker Chip Pull

The single draw poker chip pull is a program using poker chips to match participants with a random Lincoln cent pulled from a treasure trove of valuable coins. Not all coins are worth double what you’ll pay to play.  Some are far more valuable.  Listen to Chuck explain more in this video.

Coins of Value

Mr. Daughtrey assists beginning collectors with identifying rare Lincoln cent varieties and errors via the coins for beginners Facebook group.  In fact, it was Mr. Daughtrey who assisted me with identifying a rare partial plating error on a 2019 Lincoln Cent.




Lincoln Cent Coin Night Live Auction Events

Finally, Lincoln cent coin night live auction events offer ample opportunity for coin collectors to add to their personal Lincoln cent collections while also mingling with other coin enthusiasts in the community.

“Pull a few pennies from your pocket. Take a close look. You may be holding an oddity that the U.S. Mint did not want you to find.” – Charles D. Daughtrey

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2020 Virgin Islands Quarter

U.S. Virgin Islands 2020 W National Park Quarter V75 Privy Mark Rarities

2020 W Salt River Bay U.S Virgin Islands quarter errors and varieties exist! Furthermore, this collectible specimen was found in an original wrapped bank roll.  Moreover, the image below displays a rim cud near the “w” mint mark.   Furthermore, 2020 Virgin Islands quarter errors and varieties give these rare low mintage coins unique appeal, increasing the interest of collectors.

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Arrow notes a Rim Cud on a 2020 W National Park V75 Privy Quarter
Looking For Variety & Error Quarters

Additionally, struck-through cloth error coins are more scarce.  However, they’re found on proof coins, as well as business strike designations. Furthermore, struck-through error coins are mint errors because it involves the coin being affected during production.

For instance, observe an example of 2003 Maine struck-through thread proof quarter, caused from the raggedy edge of a cloth, with a string or fiber pulling loose from a rag.

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V75 Special Edition Privy Mark on a 2020-W National Park Quarter

Additionally, Jon Sullivan of Sullivan Numismatics suggests “collecting a particular type of strike through, such as coins struck through cloth, staples, or dropped letters.  In other words, collect all manners of strike-through errors of any particular design of a coin.” – Jon Sullivan/MINTERRORNEWS

2020 Quarter Values

Furthermore,  values depend on various factors.  For instance, the coin type, denomination, and appeal of the appearance.  For instance, Struck-through die cap errors may be worth well over $2,000. In other words, they’re one of the most valuable strike-through errors.  Struck through grease on a cent may be worth around $100 to $200.”  – Daniel of Portsmouth Coins 

2020 W V75 Salt River Bay Quarter

2020 W V75 Quarter Coin Values

Furthermore, 2020 W national park quarters are the only to exhibit the V75 privy mark.  Additionally, these quarters have a mintage of just two million each.  Moreover, values increase as more specimens become worn from circulation wear.  For instance, a 2020-W 25C Salt River Bay NP V75 (Regular Strike) quarter graded MS68 sold for $5,595.00.

Additionally, V75 2020 W mint mark quarters were deliberately distributed via circulation beginning in 2020 to attract a new generation of coin collectors.  Coinage tells history too as genuine works of historical art. 

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Salt River Bay US. Virgin Islands Quarter

Meanwhile devout coin roll hunters wasted no time searching for them.  If you find one in pristine condition save it!  For instance, a 2020-W Salt River Bay quarter sold for nearly $1400.00 on Ebay.  Moreover, a 2020-W 25c Salt River Bay NP Quarter V75 Privy graded MS67, sold for $1799.99.

2020 U.S. Virgin Islands Quarter Design

A single immature red mangrove tree is the focal point on the reverse of the Salt River Bay quarter.  The design is meant to assist with bringing awareness to the park’s endangered mangrove forests, and the delicate nature of how the species reproduce in saltwater. 

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Struck Through Debris

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1945 Mercury Dime Error

1945 Mercury Dime Errors, Varieties, & Values

1945 mercury dime errors and varieties exist!  Furthermore, mercury dimes are worth money regardless of condition because of their silver content.  In other words, 1945 dimes are 90% silver.

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Moreover, the rarest 1945 mercury dime varieties display obverse and reverse doubling.  However, a 1945 dime doesn’t have to be a variety or an error to be worth money.   For instance, a “Full Bands” variety drastically increases value.  Full bands display clear details.  In other words, the dime in the image of above is not with a full bands designation.  Furthermore, condition impacts value.

1945 Mercury Dime Value

For instance, a 1945 10C Mercury Dime graded MS67, sold for $5,520.00.  Furthermore, a 1945 10C dime graded MS67+FB, sold for $96,000.00.  In other words, some of the rarest most expensive dimes are still in circulation, so pay attention to your pocket change.  

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Circle notes a struck through debris 1945 dime error

Additionally, mercury dime error and variety coins are popular collectible silver coins.  Rare error and variety mercury dimes in flawless condition are worth investing in.   Moreover, always seek more than one opinion when getting an appraisal.  The more eyes on your coin, the better. 

1945 Doubled Die Dime Varieties

Furthermore, the best chance of finding extremely rare and valuable 1945 dime errors and varieties is by searching through bags and rolls of uncirculated silver dimes.  Moreover, examining 1945 mint sets ensures a mint state specimen.

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Furthermore, get a coin microscope to identify doubled die varieties.  1945 doubled die coin varieties with images to compare mercury dimes are available via doubleddie.com.   Additionally, varietyvista.com has listings with images available to assist with comparing die markings.

Furthermore, it’s a good idea to keep a 10X loupe on hand, to check pocket change, or coin collections at garage and estate sales.  In addition to those, magnifier applications are available to download on mobile phones. 

The slight wear leaves the majority of the designs on this 1945 winged liberty head mercury dime looking crisp and sharp.  Liberty’s hair above the eye is evidently worn.  However this silver dime is a struck-through error coin. 

Furthermore, details of the winged liberty head show some smoothness, implying a moderately circulated coin.  Moreover, 1945 dimes in extremely fine condition are reasonable additions to coin collections while collectors search for an uncirculated example.

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Best Selling Coin Microscopes

The Mint issued the last dimes with 90% silver content in 1964.  Learn how to cherry pick mercury dimes, readings books such as “Treasure Hunting Mercury Dimes,” by Jon Wexler and Kevin Flynn.

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Silver Roosevelt Dimes

Furthermore, these silver Roosevelt dimes aren’t in MS condition, nor are they errors or varieties.  However, because they’re composed of 90% silver, they’re worth their weight in silver.  Silver dimes like these are worth trading in at a coin shop nearby to further invest in coin roll hunting, so don’t toss them back into circulation!

First, watch more videos about the values of Mercury Dimes. Then, learn about rare 2020 V75 Privy Mark West Point Mint Quarters!  Finally, Happy Hunting!

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