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2000-P Leif Ericson Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set with US Silver Dollar

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We are pleased to offer for sale this 2000-P Leif Ericson Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set.

This Leif Ericson Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof Set contains two coins which were struck to commemorate the millennium of the discovery of the New World by Leif Ericson. This set contains a U.S. 2000-P Silver Leif Ericson Commemorative Proof Dollar as well as an Icelandic Silver Leif Ericson Commemorative Proof Silver Coin.

The U.S. Leif Ericson Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar was minted in 2000 and is in Proof condition. There were 144,748 of the U.S. 2000-P Leif Ericson Commemorative Proof Silver Dollars minted at the Philadelphia (P) Mint.

There were 150,000 of the Icelandic Leif Ericson Commemorative Proof Silver Coins minted by the Central Bank of Iceland .

Both of these coins are comprised of .900 Silver and .100 Copper (90% Silver) with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams.

The obverse of the U.S. 2000-P Leif Ericson Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof was designed by John Mercanti and features a profile portrait of Leif Ericson. The reverse was designed by James Ferrell and features an image of a Viking ship sailing into the new world with Leif Ericson at the helm.

These Leif Ericson Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar Coins are encapsulated and come in the original US Mint packaging with Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

These coins are a great value for the price! Don't miss out on this rare 2000-P Leif Ericson Commemorative 2 Coin Proof Set Proof Set!


At a glance
Year: 
2000
Mint: 
Philadelphia (P)
Coin Type: 
Modern Commemorative Silver Dollar
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
Grade: 
Proof (PR)
Composition: 
.9 (90%) Silver and 0.1 (10%) Copper. Over all composition is 90% Silver
Edge Type: 
Reeded
Diameter: 
38.10 mm
Mass: 
26.73 grams (each)
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Modern Commemorative Coins

The U.S. Mint did not make commemorative coins from 1955-1981, despite repeated calls from the public to do so. In 1982 the Treasury department finally issued it's first commemorative coin since 1954, a silver half dollar honoring the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. In the past, the responsiblity for distributing commemorative coins had been placed in the hands of a commission or private individuals. This time, the responsibility fell to the U.S. Mint, and all profits were distributed to the U.S. Government. With the coming of the 1983 and 1984 Los Nageles Omypics, came the opportunity to place a surcharge on each coin, each to the benefit of an organization that was determined by Congress (in this case, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee). While this change was widely criticized at the time, it is now the standard and the practice continues with very little controversy.

While modern commemorative coins have not seen much appreciation from the public in general, these coins continue be be incredibly significant in their historical, cultural and sentimental value.

Be sure to look at all of our Modern Commemorative Coins and Coin Sets. Chances are you will find one honoring a subject you have a deep affection towards!




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