1997-P $1 Silver Botanic Garden Commemorative Proof

Green Up Your Collection With This Gorgeous 1997 Botanic Garden Proof

Issued in 1997 to mark the 165th anniversary of the United States Botanic Garden located on the grounds of the U.S. Capital in Washington, D.C., this commemorative silver dollar's simple design of a lovely rose encircled by more roses reflects the tranquil nature of the nation's great living museum that serves to educate Americans about the importance of plants to the well-being of humans, and to Earth's fragile ecosystems.

America's Oldest Continually Operating Botanic Garden

Encompassing 28,944 square of feet of plant heaven, the U.S. Botanic Garden is the oldest continually operating botanic garden in the United States is open to the public every day of the year free of charge and offers a variety of exhibits, tours, and programs for visitors of all ages. One of its most popular exhibits is its annual "Season's Greenings" show during the Christimas holidays that features one of the area's largest indoor trees, a showcase of poinsettias, models of DC monuments made entirely from plant materials, and a fantasy train display.

Act Now To Plant This Coin In Your Collection

This coin's rose motif was designed Edgar Z. Steever while the image of the multi-arched front of the U.S. Botanic Garden that appears on the reverse was designed by William C. Cousins. The coin was struck in 26.73 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver at the Philadelphia Mint and surcharges from the sales of these coins helped fund the Garden. Plus, each coin available here is the Proof version, meaning they were expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields. Just 189,671 of these 1997-P $1 Silver Botanic Garden Proof coin were struck so secure yours now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• A TRIBUTE TO THE NATION'S BOTANIC GARDEN – This one-year-only commemorative coin pays tribute to the 165th anniversary of the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. It features Edgar Z. Steever's design of an exquisite rose encircled by more roses on the obverse while the reverse shows an image of the multi-arched front of the U.S. Botanic Garden designed by William C. Cousins.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each Botanic Garden Coin was struck by the Philadelphia Mint in 26.73 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measures 38.1 mm in diameter.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL-TENDER – These 1997-dated Silver Botanic Garden Coins are $1 legal tender in the United States.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Your 1997-P $1 Silver Botanic Garden Coin will come in gorgeous Proof condition with frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• ONE-YEAR-ONLY LIMITED EDITION – The final mintage for the 1997-P $1 Silver Botanic Garden Proof finished at just 189,671. The original sales of these coins helped fund the Garden.

Green up your collection with this gorgeous 1997-P $1 Silver Botanic Garden Proof. Issued to mark the 165th anniversary of the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., just 189,671 of these 90% silver coins were ever issued. Plant one in your collection today!