In late 2015, both the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and the Commission of Fine Arts reviewed several candidate designs for the reverse of the 2017 Ozark National Scenic Riverways quarter. The CCAC strongly preferred a design depicting a spiny softshell turtle poking its head above the water line to peek at a kayaker. The CFA […]
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Ozark National Scenic Riverways featured 38th in National Park Quarter series
March 17, 2017 – 8:27 am
Tucked away in south-central Missouri is a hidden gem – one of the lesser-known national parks, and the first set aside to protect a river system! Ozark National Scenic Riverways was created in 1964 to preserve the pristine waters of the Current and Jacks Fork Rivers. In addition to the clear, spring-fed waters of Ozark, […]
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site quarter design finalized
March 7, 2017 – 11:32 am
In September 2016, the U.S. Mint revealed the final design for the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site quarter. As the second release for 2017, this beautiful quarter features the building known as Cedar Hill, the home of Frederick Douglass, and the famous abolitionist seated at a writing desk in the foreground. Born into slavery, Douglass […]
Candidate designs for the new 2017 Frederick Douglass National Historic Site quarter
March 1, 2017 – 8:45 am
In October 2015, the Commission of Fine Arts and Citizens Advisory Committee met to review six designs for the reverse of the 2017 Frederick Douglass National Historic Site quarter. All designs varied: Two showed Douglass’ Cedar Hill home in the outskirts of Washington, D.C., one showed Douglass standing at a podium speaking, and one meeting […]
2nd National Park Quarter of 2017 features Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
February 23, 2017 – 12:02 pm
Located atop Cedar Hill in southeast Washington, D.C., the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site overlooks the U.S. Capitol. The Victorian mansion, Cedar Hill, was once Frederick Douglass’ home. If you visit today, about 70% of the items found inside once belonged to Douglass himself. It was there that the famed abolitionist edited and published the […]
