These collector coins can be ordered directly from the Mint, while pre-2012 circulation dollars can be obtained from most U.S. For this reason, since December 11, 2011, the Mint has not produced dollar coins for general circulation, and all dollar coins produced after that date have been specifically for collectors. government to promote their use to save the cost of printing one dollar bills, the Anthony Dollar, the Sacagawea Dollar and the Presidential Dollar Series are all seldom seen in circulation, since most Americans prefer to use the dollar bill. 'golden dollar' coins are round.ĭollar coins have never been popular in circulation since their inception. However, unlike the 11-sided Canadian dollar coins, U.S. coinage, golden dollars are similar in diameter and color to their Canadian counterpart (known as the 'loonie', which predates the Sacagawea dollar by thirteen years). As with several other denominations of U.S. While true gold dollars are no longer minted, the Sacagawea, Presidential, and American Innovation dollars are sometimes referred to as golden dollars because of their color.

Dollar coins were first minted in the United States in 1794. Dollar coins have been minted in the United States in gold, silver, and base metal versions. The dollar coin is a United States coin with a face value of one United States dollar. Current denomination of United States currencyĪ Morgan dollar coin atop a one-dollar silver certificate.