The obverse of the silver dollar features two books, one is open with its spine resting on the other closed book. The torch of learning appears in the background. The inscriptions read "Library of Congress", with anniversary dates "1800" and "2000", the motto "In God We Trust", and "Liberty". The reverse of the coin features the dome of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building. The inscriptions "United States of America" and "E Pluribus Unum" appear above, with "One Dollar" below.
The Library of Congress Silver Dollars were produced at the Philadelphia Mint and carry the “P” mint mark on the reverse. The coins were sold individually in proof or uncirculated versions.
Mintage:
P Uncirculated | P Proof |
53,264 | 198,503 |
Weight: 26.7300 g
Composition: 90% Silver (0.7736 ounces of silver)
Diameter: 38.1 mm