The Glacier National Park Quarter was issued in 2011 as the second release in that year’s lineup of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. This coin honors Glacier National Park, located in Montana, a pristine wilderness area renowned for its rugged mountains, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. Designated as a national park in 1910, Glacier is celebrated for its unique ecosystems and historical significance.
The reverse design features an iconic view of the park, showcasing Mount Reynolds and a majestic mountain goat, symbolizing the rugged beauty and wildlife of Glacier National Park.
Features:
- Denomination: 25 cents (Quarter)
- Series: Part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program (7th release in the series).
- Design:
- Obverse: The traditional portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan, appears on the obverse.
- Reverse: Depicts a mountain goat standing on a rocky ledge, with Mount Reynolds in the background. The inscriptions include "Glacier," "Montana," and "E Pluribus Unum", along with the year 2011.
- Composition:
- Clad Version: Copper-Nickel (outer layers of copper-nickel bonded to a pure copper core).
- Silver Proof Version: 90% silver, 10% copper (available in silver proof sets).
- Diameter: 24.26 mm
- Weight: 5.67 grams (clad version).
Collectors’ Highlights:
- Available in multiple finishes:
- Circulated Coins: From Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) Mints.
- Proof Coins: Struck at the San Francisco (S) Mint.
- Silver Proof Coins: A premium option available for collectors in silver proof sets.
- A must-have for enthusiasts of U.S. National Parks and collectors of the America the Beautiful Quarters series.
Celebrate the awe-inspiring beauty of Glacier National Park with this stunning 2011 quarter, a lasting tribute to one of America's most cherished natural landmarks!
