Native Americans on U.S. Coins

NATIVE AMERICANS ON UNITED STATES COINS

Dollar First minted in 2000, the "Golden Dollar" is the only current U.S. Coin featuring the likeness of a Native American.

Minted from 1913 to 1937, the "Buffalo Nickel" is the most recent Native American U.S. Coin, and probably also the most famous.

The Indian Head cent was first minted in 1859 and continued until 1909 when it was replaced with the still current Lincoln Head cent.

Ten Dollars The $10 Indian Head Eagle was minted from 1907-1933

Five Dollars This plains-indian design (1908-1929) was used on both the Half-Eagle ($2.50) and the Quarter-Eagle ($5.00).

One Dollar This gold one-dollar coin, featuring a profile of Liberty with a Native American headdress, was minted from 1854 to 1855.

This one-dollar coin, also featuring Liberty with a headdress, was minted from 1856 to 1875. This same design was also used on the $3 gold coin.

A more detailed history of the portrayal of American Indians on U.S. coins can be found about half-way down this page.

THE NEW DOLLAR

	First minted in 2000, the "Golden Dollar" is the only current U.S. Coin featuring the likeness of a Native American.
	Minted from 1913 to 1937, the "Buffalo Nickel" is the most recent Native American U.S. Coin, and probably also the most famous.
	The Indian Head cent was first minted in 1859 and continued until 1909 when it was replaced with the still current Lincoln Head cent.
	The $10 Indian Head Eagle was minted from 1907-1933
	This plains-indian design (1908-1929) was used on both the Half-Eagle ($2.50) and the Quarter-Eagle ($5.00).
	This gold one-dollar coin, featuring a profile of Liberty with a Native American headdress, was minted from 1854 to 1855.
	This one-dollar coin, also featuring Liberty with a headdress, was minted from 1856 to 1875. This same design was also used on the $3 gold coin.
	A more detailed history of the portrayal of American Indians on U.S. coins can be found about half-way down this page.