Library of Congress bimetallic eagle
United States | |
| Value | 10U.S. dollars |
|---|---|
| Mass | 16.259 g (0.5227 ozt) |
| Diameter | 27.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.35 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition | 48%Pt(.9995 fineness) 48%Au(.900 fineness) 4%Alloy |
| Years of minting | 2000 |
| Catalog number | KM# 312 |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Hand ofMinervaraising the torch of learning over the dome of the Jefferson building |
| Designer | John Mercanti |
| Design date | 1999 |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | The Library of Congress seal encircled by a laurel leaf |
| Designer | Thomas D. Rogers, Sr. |
| Design date | 1999 |
TheLibrary of Congress bimetallic eagleis amodern U.S. commemorative coinissued in theten dollar denomination.It is the first gold andplatinumbimetallic cointo be issued by theUnited States Mint.It was issued inproofandbusiness strikequalities.
The issue price was $425 for the proof version and $405 for the uncirculated (business strike) version.
Design[edit]
The bimetallic coin design was inspired by the graceful architecture of the library's Jefferson Building. The outer ring is stamped from a sheet of gold, then a solid core of platinum is placed within the ring. Then, the gold ring and platinum core are simultaneously stamped forming an annular bead where the two precious metals meet. The obverse depicts the hand ofMinerva,the Goddess of Wisdom, raising the torch of learning aside the dome of theThomas Jefferson Building.The coin's reverse is marked with theLibrary of Congressseal encircled by a laurel wreath, symbolizing its national accomplishment.
Specifications[edit]
Mintage (max.):200,000 (all options). The final mintages were 7,261 uncirculated, and 27,445 proof.[1]
U.S. Mint Facility:West Point, NY
Public Law:105-268
See also[edit]
- United States commemorative coins
- Library of Congress silver dollar
- List of United States commemorative coins and medals (2000s)
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