The collectible coin referred to as the 2000 Ten Dollar Gold Eagle is part of the American Gold Eagle series, which began in 1986. The coin contains one-tenth of an ounce of gold and is made of 91.67% gold, with the remainder consisting of silver and copper. The design features Augustus Saint-Gaudens' Lady Liberty on the obverse and a male American eagle carrying an olive branch on the reverse. These coins are popular among both investors and collectors due to their gold content and historical significance within U.S. numismatics.