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1 Dollar "Native American Dollar" Spread of Three Sisters Agriculture
2009 year| Manganese brass clad copper | 8.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Manganese brass clad copper |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Native American woman sowing seeds of the Three Sisters (main agricultural crops of some Native American: squash, maize, and climbing beans). It symbolizes the Indian tribes' contributions to agriculture.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
NEN
$1
Engraver: Norman E. Nemeth
Edge
Engraved with motto, date and mint, quantity of stars corresponds the quantity of states at the beginning of the country.
Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ 2009 P ☆☆☆
Comment
The Native American Dollar proved to be unpopular amongst the American public and are today rarely seen in everyday commerce. However, they are frequently used in Ecuador and El Salvador, two nations that have adopted the United States dollar.Interesting fact
The Native American Dollar coin features an image of a Native American woman planting corn, beans, and squash, representing the "Three Sisters" method of companion planting that was used by many Native American tribes to promote soil health and bountiful harvests.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 D | 784614 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 P | 784614 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 S | 2179867 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar "Native American Dollar" (Spread of Three Sisters Agriculture) 2009 coin.
