The 2000 Library of Congress bimetallic ten dollar coin is a modern U.S. commemorative coin issued in a ten dollar denomination. It is the first gold and platinum bimetallic coin to be issued by the United States Mint. It was issued in proof and business strike qualities.
The issue price was $425 for the proof version and $405 for the uncirculated (business strike) version.
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