2000 Library of Congress Bimetallic Ten Dollar Proof Start Price USD 900.00 Current Price USD 1,026.00 Time Left - Bid Count 3 Buy It Now Price USD 975.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, August 27, 2008 End Time Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Location Tarpon Springs, FL See more about '2000 Library of Congress Bimetallic Ten Dollar Proof' Description This beautiful coin measuring 27 mm dia. has a solid platinum core surrounded by .994 gold.  It is 48% by wt. pure gold and 48% by wt. pure platinum.  In my opinion the most beautiful coin ever minted.  There were 200,000 commissioned to be minted but as you can see below, only 27,652 were minted in proof.  This coin is the proof version.  It comes in the original US Mint box with the certificate of authenticity. 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 of Minerva, the Goddess of Wisdom, raising the torch of learning aside the dome of the Thomas Jefferson Building. The coin's reverse is marked with the Library of Congress seal encircled by a laurel wreath, symbolizing its national accomplishment.   Mintage (max.): 200,000 (all options). The final mintages were 6,683 uncirculated, and 27,652 proof. U.S. Mint Facility: West Point, NY This coin will be a treasure in your collection. Buy it now requires immediate payment by PayPal only Insurance will be included in the shipping. Signature will be required upon receipt.   Place a Bid!