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 currency
