Expert: PAPAJACK - 12/23/2008

Question
Did Iceland make an uncirculated version of the 2000 Icelandic proof?
I have the proof version. I also have both the proof and uncirculated U.S. Mint Millennium versions for a total of three types. The software program that I am using to inventory my collection lists it but I can not find any more evidence that such a coin exists. If they did make an uncirculated coin how can I get one?  This is the only modern commemorative dollar that I am missing.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Mike

Answer
Hello Mike,              

I have never seen or heard of an Uncirculated Finish on the silver Leif Ericson 1000 Kronur Icelandic coin. TO my knowledge all were issued in proof finish.
There may have been some brilliant Uncirculated versions issued elsewhere that I have no record of.

But in the USA the sales of the Leif Ericson Millennium ended February 28, 2001.

The Leif Ericson Commemorative Coin Program was formally launched on June 21, 2000, at the Smithsonian's National Museum for Natural History at its popular Viking Exhibit. Approximately 842,000 customers were selected, based on their expected propensity to purchase, to receive the Leif Ericson direct mail package. This was supported with direct response print advertisements in numismatic trade publications.

This was the second U.S. commemorative coin program of 2000, the Leif Ericson Millennium Commemorative Coin Program. It commemorates the 1000-year anniversary of Leif Ericson’s voyage to the New World.  By law the mintage was set of up to 500,000 U.S. silver dollar coins for both the proof silver and uncirculated versions. This was in conjunction with the issuance of up to 150,000 Icelandic 1000 krónur silver coins (proof silver only).  Qualifying surcharges will be paid to the Leifur Eiriksson Foundation for the purpose of funding student exchanges between the United States and students of Iceland.  

There was no Leif Ericson released in Iceland for regular circulation in 2000.
There were 2 gold coins produced at 1,000 and 10,000 krónur Denominations in proof that celebrate Christianity 1000 years.

Sorry I cannot be more help.  There was no evidence I could find to show that any Uncirculated Version of the Icelandic Coins was ever made. Try the Standard Catalog of World Coins in your Library for more information.

Feel free to ask me any question on USA Coins.

Good Luck

PapaJack