2000-W Library of Congress Commemorative $10 Bimetallic Gold Platinum PCGS MS70

  

1/4 oz gold, 1/4 oz Platinum. A landmark piece in American numismatics, recognized as the first bimetallic coin ever issued by the United States Mint.

It was authorized by Public Law 105-268 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Library of Congress. The coin's unique bimetallic construction consists of two distinct precious metals. (0.2509 troy oz) surrounded by a ring of. (containing 0.2509 troy oz gold). Features the "Torch of Learning" held by the hand of Minerva (Roman goddess of wisdom) with the dome of the Jefferson Building in the background.

Depicts the official seal of the Library of Congress encircled by a laurel wreath. "W, " indicating it was struck at the. The coin was released in two versions: Proof (PR) and Uncirculated/Mint State (MS).

Coins were struck, making it one of the rarest modern commemoratives.