2001 United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Five Dollar Gold
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About This Coin
The 2001 United States Capitol Visitor Center Commemorative Five Dollar Gold is a United States commemorative dollar. The gold coin in the Capitol Visitor Center program, this $5 piece features a unique architectural detail — a Corinthian column capital — rather than a traditional figurative scene. Congress first convened in the new Capitol building in Washington, D.C. on November 17, 1800. The obverse features the top of a Corinthian column with the words 'First Convening of Congress in Washington', while the reverse displays the U.S. Capitol building as it appeared in 1800. Designed by Elizabeth Jones. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 8.36 grams, 21.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. With a combined mintage of fewer than 35,000 coins, the Capitol Visitor Center $5 gold is one of the scarcer modern gold commemoratives and commands substantial premiums.
