2000-W Gold/Platinum $10 Commem Library of Congress BU (Box/COA)

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In the year 2000, the United States Mint marked a major technological and artistic milestone by releasing its very first bi-metallic coin. This ten-dollar commemorative piece honors the bicentennial of the Library of Congress, celebrating two centuries of knowledge and preservation. With a limited mintage of just 7,261 pieces in this Brilliant Uncirculated finish, the coin stands as a remarkable achievement in modern American numismatics. This unique issue is crafted from two of the world's most precious metals, containing 0.2509 troy ounces of gold alongside 0.2509 troy ounces of platinum. The West Point Mint struck these two distinct metals together to form a seamless, striking contrast that highlights the intricate details of the design. The obverse features the hand of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, raising a torch of learning. In the background, the grand architecture of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building is visible. On the reverse, the official Seal of the Library of Congress is displayed, surrounded by the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination of TEN DOLLARS.