In late 2011, the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) and Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) each met to review candidate designs for the reverse of the 2013 White Mountains National Forest quarter.
U.S. Mint art for the top contenders for the White Mountain National Forest quarter design
At the CFA’s meeting in October, the group made a recommendation for a design depicting a mountain in the distance, seen through scattered trees. Meanwhile, during their November meeting, the CCAC favored a similar design, though they preferred a version with a clear view of the mountain.
The rugged, mountainous terrain of the White Mountain National Forest is popular for its wide variety of outdoor activities. The region’s tall mountains – many over 4,000 feet – provide superb panoramic views. From mid-September into October, tourists flock to see these mountains ablaze with the vibrant red, orange, and yellow colors of the fall foliage season.
Each of the proposed designs for the White Mountains quarter pays tribute to the area’s handsome landscape and wildlife.
