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2000 Leif Ericson Millennium Icelandic Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar

Item # IT052373
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We are pleased to offer for sale this 2000 Leif Ericson Millennium Icelandic Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar. This Leif Ericson Millennium Icelandic Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar was minted in 2000 and is in Proof condition. This Leif Ericson Millennium Icelandic Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar was struck to commemorate the Millennium of the discovery of the New World by Leif Ericson. There were 150,000 of these coins minted at the Philadelphia Mint on behalf of the Republic of Iceland. This  Leif Ericson Millennium Icelandic Silver Coin is comprised of 90% silver and 10% alloyl with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams. The obverse of the Leif Ericson Millennium Icelandic Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar features an artist's rendition of a statue of Leif Ericson crafted by sculptor Stirling Calder.  The reverse of the coin  features a drawing of the Icelandic Coat of Arms.  The coin was designed by Throstur Magnusson of Iceland

This 2000 Leif Ericson Millennium Icelandic Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar is encapsulated and comes in the original U.S. Mint packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).  This coin is of great worth and value to the collector who is trying to fill our their Commemorative Coins Collection! 

Don't miss out on this rare 2000 Leif Ericson Millennium Icelandic Commemorative Proof Silver Dollar.


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Year: 
2000
Mint: 
Philadelphia (P)
Denomination: 
Large Dollar ($1)
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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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