Modern Commemorative Ten Dollar Gold (1984-2003)

About This Series

Reserved for programs warranting a larger gold coin than the standard five-dollar commemorative, the ten-dollar denomination launched with the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics issue. The 2000 Library of Congress bimetallic coin — struck in a revolutionary gold-platinum combination with a platinum core and gold ring — stands as the only bimetallic coin ever produced by the U.S. Mint, a genuine technological achievement. The 2003 First Flight Centennial honored the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk. Struck in .900 fine gold at approximately 27 mm and 16.7 grams for quarter-ounce issues, these coins carry surcharges benefiting designated organizations. Production was limited to proof and uncirculated versions at West Point, with authorized mintages ensuring scarcity. The denomination has been used less frequently than the five-dollar gold commemorative, making complete sets compact and achievable for gold specialists seeking to document the full range of modern American commemorative coinage in precious metals.