2000-P $1 Library of Congress Silver Commem - Proof

Struck to honor the 200th anniversary of the Library of Congress, the 2000-P $1 Library of Congress Silver Commemorative Proof pays tribute to the largest library in the world and its mission to preserve knowledge, history, and culture. Minted at the Philadelphia Mint in Proof condition, this 90% silver coin features timeless symbols of enlightenment and the written word.

Collector Insight:

The 2000-P Library of Congress Silver Proof Dollar is a must-have for collectors of institutional commemoratives, academic heritage, or classical American coin design. Released alongside a rare Library of Congress bimetallic $10 coin, this silver dollar holds its own with refined artistry and historical significance.

Highlights:

• Denomination: $1 (U.S. legal tender)
• Year: 2000
• Mintmark: P (Philadelphia Mint)
• Condition: Proof — sharp frosted devices with deeply mirrored fields
• Obverse: Features an elegant library dome with rays of light symbolizing knowledge radiating outward, flanked by bookends and columns. Designed by John Mercanti.
• Reverse: Depicts the Library of Congress seal, a classical image of Minerva (goddess of wisdom) with the motto "Library of Congress 1800-2000". Designed by Thomas D. Rogers Sr.