The obverse of the Capitol Visitor Center Silver Dollar presents an image of the original Capitol with the date "1800" and the later Capitol with the date "2001". Additional inscriptions include "Liberty", "In God We Trust", and "U.S. Capitol".
The reverse features a heraldic eagle with shield and rays emanating around. A scroll across the center reads "U.S. Capitol Visitor Center". Additional inscriptions above and below read "United States of America", "E Pluribus Unum", and "One Dollar".
Both the proof and uncirculated versions of the 2001 Capitol Visitor Center Silver Dollar were produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The US Mint offered the coins individually or as part of a three coin set, in standard packaging or a simple mailer.
Mintage:
P Uncirculated | P Proof |
35,380 | 143,793 |
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm