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Production Process: Uncirculated Coin Type: Commemorative Denomination: Silver Dollar Authorized Mintage Maximum: 500,000 Production Facility: Philadelphia Public Law Number: 105 Congressional Number: 268 Approval Date: 10/19/1998
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Library of Congress Commemorative Coin - 2000
Production Process: Uncirculated Coin Type: Commemorative Denomination: Silver Dollar Authorized Mintage Maximum: 500,000 Production Facility: Philadelphia Public Law Number: 105 Congressional Number: 268 Approval Date: 10/19/1998
Obverse Description:
Obverse Designer 2:
Released on April 24, 2000, this coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Library of Congress. The coin features an image of an open book superimposed over the torch of learning, which personifies the vast knowledge provided by the Library. It is inscribed: Library of Congress, 1800, 2000, In God We Trust, and Liberty.
Obverse Designer:
Thomas D. Rogers, Sr.
Obverse Designer 2:
N/A
Reverse Description:
Reverse Designer 2:
The coin features the architectural rendering of the dome on the Library of Congress' Jefferson building. The coin is inscribed: United States of America, E Pluribus Unum, and One Dollar.
Reverse Designer:
John Mercanti
Reverse Designer 2:
N/A
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