Minting errors can occur on any dollar coin. Specific dates and designs are particularly prone to certain minting mistakes. Below are some key errors (among others) to be vigilant about.

Errors:

• 1971 "Friendly Eagle" Eisenhower Dollar (avg. value $30 to $75) - Features a less aggressive-looking eagle on the reverse.
• 1972 "Type 2 Earth" Eisenhower Dollar (uncirculated value $100) - The Earth on the reverse lacks detail, particularly in the Florida area.
• 1976 "Doubled Die Obverse" Eisenhower Dollar (avg. value $150 to $300) - Doubling visible on the obverse inscriptions and date.
• 1979 "Near Date" Susan B. Anthony Dollar (uncirculated value $25) - The date is closer to the rim than on standard issues.
• 1979-P "Wide Rim" Susan B. Anthony Dollar (avg. value $50 to $100) - Also known as the "Near Date," features a wider rim than usual.
• 1981 "Double Die Obverse" Susan B. Anthony Dollar (uncirculated value $75) - Doubling visible on Liberty's portrait and the motto.
• 1999 "Cheerios" Sacagawea Dollar (uncirculated value $5,000) - Early strikes given away in Cheerios boxes, noted for enhanced tail feather detail.
• 2000-P "Wounded Eagle" Sacagawea Dollar (avg. value $250 to $1,200) - Features a die gouge on the reverse, resembling a wound.
• 2007 "George Washington" Presidential Dollar with Edge Lettering Errors (avg. value $50 to $150) - Missing or doubled edge lettering.
• 2009 "Double Die Obverse" Native American Dollar (uncirculated value $60) - Doubling seen on the date and inscriptions.
• 2010 "Missing Edge Lettering" James Buchanan Presidential Dollar (uncirculated value $100) - Lacks the inscribed edge lettering typical for this series.