MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL
This is last of the "America the Beautiful" quarters for this year.
It was sculpted out of solid granite rock on the side of a mountain and features the heads of former presidents; George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
In the view shown, Washington is on the left and Jefferson on the right.
It is located is the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota. Many of you have visited this National Memorial and are amazed at the monumental task started by Gutzon Borglum in 1927 and finished by his son, Lincoln, in 1941, to create this masterpiece.
What's even more amazing is that when he started with Washington he didn't like where it was on the mountain and decided to start over.
The original idea was to show each person from head to waist. However, lack of funds meant lack of sculpting and now only the heads show.
When it is raining it appears as though the presidents are crying.
At the base of the mountain can be seen all the rock debris from the process.
Bags and rolls of these quarters are being released November 4th.
It was sculpted out of solid granite rock on the side of a mountain and features the heads of former presidents; George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
In the view shown, Washington is on the left and Jefferson on the right.
It is located is the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota. Many of you have visited this National Memorial and are amazed at the monumental task started by Gutzon Borglum in 1927 and finished by his son, Lincoln, in 1941, to create this masterpiece.
What's even more amazing is that when he started with Washington he didn't like where it was on the mountain and decided to start over.
The original idea was to show each person from head to waist. However, lack of funds meant lack of sculpting and now only the heads show.
When it is raining it appears as though the presidents are crying.
At the base of the mountain can be seen all the rock debris from the process.
Bags and rolls of these quarters are being released November 4th.
FORT MCHENRY NATIONAL MONUMENT AND HISTORIC SHRINE
Fort McHenry is the birthplace of our National Anthem and named for James McHenry, our nation's second Secretary of War.
Following the burning of our National Capitol in 1814, British forces attacked Baltimore. Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry while under British guard on an American truce ship in the Patapsco River. Seeing the country's flag still flying over the fort the next morning he was moved and so wrote "The Star Spangled Banner".
It was established as a national site 1925.
The reverse represents the site during the "Defenders Day" celebration held here each year. The fireworks signal the "rockets red glare", linking the fort to its historic past.
Bags and rolls are now available.
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US MINT TO OFFER SPECIAL 2013 SET
The US Mint will offer a limited edition of the 2013 5-Star Generals Profiles Collection set.
The set will contain:
1. An uncirculated 2013W 5-Star Generals silver dollar depicting conjoined portraits of Generals Marshall and Eisenhower (see below).
2. An uncirculated 2013D half dollar showing portraits oif Generals Arnold and Bradley (see below), and
3. A 1.5 inch bronze duplicate of the congressional gold medal presented in 1962 "in recognition of the gallant service rendered by General Douglas MacArthur to his country ...". Below is that medal.
Only 50,000 will be on the counter for purchase. $74.95 is the cost and they will be available August 5th.
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GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK
This is the third quarter the US Mint is issuing this year.
The Great Basin boasts supurb examples of regional rock formations, varying life forms, and outstanding scenery.
It is an oasis in the desert with an abundance of springs and rivers.
Established in 1922, the park contains resources of prehistoric significance as well as buildings and locations related to mining and ranching.
The reverse shows the Bristlecone Pine Tree and the rocky glacial moraines where the tree grows. A few of these trees, which grow at higher elevations, are over 4000 years old, and some may be the oldest in the world.
The launch ceremony will be June 20th at the Visitor Center in the park.
Bags and rolls will be available June 10th.
The Great Basin boasts supurb examples of regional rock formations, varying life forms, and outstanding scenery.
It is an oasis in the desert with an abundance of springs and rivers.
Established in 1922, the park contains resources of prehistoric significance as well as buildings and locations related to mining and ranching.
The reverse shows the Bristlecone Pine Tree and the rocky glacial moraines where the tree grows. A few of these trees, which grow at higher elevations, are over 4000 years old, and some may be the oldest in the world.
The launch ceremony will be June 20th at the Visitor Center in the park.
Bags and rolls will be available June 10th.
PERRY'S VICTORY AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE MEMORIAL
The second quarter issued this year is the one from Ohio.
This memorial site is set on the shores of Lake Erie. It was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
It is a commemoration of the long-lasting peace between Great Britain, Canada and the US.
The reverse of this coin shows a doric column in the background which rises 352 feet over Lake Erie and is situated five miles from the longest undefended border in the world.
In the foreground is a statue of the Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry.
Bags and rolls of this coin are now on the market.
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A TRIBUTE TO OUR 5-STAR GENERALS
COMMEMORATING THEIR IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS IN WORLD WAR II
A TRIBUTE TO OUR 5-STAR GENERALS
COMMEMORATING THEIR IMMENSE CONTRIBUTIONS IN WORLD WAR II
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The new $5 gold obverse shows 5-star General Douglas MacArthur
The reverse depicts the Leavenworth Lamp , the symbol of the Command and General Staff College.
The reverse depicts the Leavenworth Lamp , the symbol of the Command and General Staff College.
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The new Silver Dollar has on the obverse, 5-star Generals George C. Marshall and Dwight D. (Ike) Eisenhower.
The reverse is the Leavenworth Lamp with the heraldic crest of Fort Leavenworth on its side.
The reverse is the Leavenworth Lamp with the heraldic crest of Fort Leavenworth on its side.
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This is the new Half Dollar. The obverse shows General Henry "Hap" Arnold and General Omar Bradley with the 5-star insignia.
On the reverse you see the heraldic crest of Fort Leavenworth.
On the reverse you see the heraldic crest of Fort Leavenworth.
GIRL SCOUTS 100TH ANNIVERSARY COIN
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The new commemorative coin that just came out in late February celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts.
On the obverse, you see the different ages and diversity of the Girl Scouts.
The reverse of the dollar shows the iconic Profiles of the Girl Scouts.
On the obverse, you see the different ages and diversity of the Girl Scouts.
The reverse of the dollar shows the iconic Profiles of the Girl Scouts.
WHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST
This is the first quarter issued this year and the 16th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarter Dollar Program from the mint.
White Mountain National Forest is located both in New Hampshire and Maine but is under New Hampshire jurisdiction. It's landscape is stunningly beautiful and it is one of Americas most visited parks.
Mt. Washington, in the park, is the highest peak north of the Smoky Mountains. The park was established as a National Forest in 1918.
The designs shows Mt. Chocorua, the easten most peak of the Sandwich range. It is an iconic view of the White Mountain National Forest system lands.
Bags and rolls are scheduled to be released the end of January.
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AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL QUARTERS FOR 2013
These are the new quarter designs for 2013. As the year goes on each one will be featured here in a special way.
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Left to right: New Hampshire, Ohio, Nevada, Maryland and South Dakota. Click on one to see a larger image.
The US Mint is scheduled to release the Silver Proof Set and the Clad Proof Set of these quarters in January.
The US Mint is scheduled to release the Silver Proof Set and the Clad Proof Set of these quarters in January.