Sacagawea
Honoured by the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation
Coins & bars of the American nations
On behalf of sovereign tribal nations, the Native American Mint issues official coins and bars — each one struck with a story its people have carried for generations.
Our purpose
For 400 years, Native American designs have appeared on the coins and currency of North America. Today, tribes tell their own histories — issuing coins as sovereign nations.
Every commemorative coin is approved by tribal authorities and issued with a denomination, in a range of precious metals.
For the tribe
A coin is a demonstration of sovereign status. It carries tribal history, culture and recognition into the world, becomes part of the tribal patrimony, and returns royalties that help improve life on the reservations.
For the collector
A coin is a mark of legitimate issue and an open door to tribal history and culture — a unique piece that may grow in value over time, and a way to support Native American communities.
Tribal sovereignty
“The United States recognizes a government-to-government relationship, as well as a unique legal and political relationship, with federally recognized tribes. This relationship is set forth in the Constitution of the United States, treaties, statutes, Executive Orders, administrative rules and regulations, and judicial decisions. Honoring these relationships and respecting the sovereignty of tribal nations is critical to advancing tribal self-determination and prosperity.”
Our products
The coins and bars below are a selection of the products we offer — each issued on behalf of a sovereign nation, each with its own story.
Gold · Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation
The first official gold bar of the nation shows Sacagawea with her child on her back — a woman whose courage guided explorers across a continent. On the reverse, the star of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation. Presented on a black-and-gold card that carries her portrait from bar to packaging.
Gold · Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation · 2026
Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, guided and interpreted for the Lewis and Clark Expedition across the American West from 1804 to 1806. The obverse shows a young Lakota woman with her child, framed by feathers; the reverse an eagle in flight. Struck in Brilliant Uncirculated satin finish and delivered boxed with a certificate of authenticity.
Copper · Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation · 2027
On one side, a face carved by wind and winters, crowned by a war bonnet in which every feather was earned. On the other, the American buffalo — food, shelter, clothing and prayer for the nations of the plains. Ten ounces of fine copper that hold a leader and the land he lived for in a single piece.
Copper · Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation · 2027
When the horse arrived on the plains, it changed everything. A lone warrior faces a towering spirit horse whose mane flows into canyon winds; on the reverse, the people of Mesa Grande send their message on eagle wings — the bird that flies closest to the Creator.
Silver · Native Spirit series · 2026
In many traditions the wolf is a teacher and guardian, loyal to its family and fierce in its defence — a keeper of balance in the forest. Struck in ultra high relief with an antique finish, its call rises through feathers and sacred geometry, while the reverse carries the eight-pointed star of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation.
Silver · Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation · 2026
Woven like a spider's web and hung with feathers, the dreamcatcher is a traditional symbol of the Ojibwe and Lakota — believed to hold back bad dreams and let only the good ones drift down to the sleeper. Struck in Proof quality as a One Dollar legal tender, it comes in a gift box with certificate and a matching mini dreamcatcher.
Blister · Erie Sovereign Nation · 2027
The Erie — the People of the Long Tail — lived along the southern shore of the lake that still carries their name. Six circulation coins from one cent to one dollar tell their world: the beaver, the longhouse, the canoe on open water and the fishermen of the shore.
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The Native American Mint is a wholesaler and does not sell to the general public. Our coins are available through these approved partners.
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