January 30, 2018 – 10:09 am
Candidate designs for new 2018 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Quarter
In July of 2016, both the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) and the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) reviewed several candidate designs for the reverse of the 2018 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore quarter.
The CCAC recommended an up-close view of Chapel Rock with the white pine growing out of the top. The CFA opted for a design that also shows Chapel Rock and its lone pine tree, with trees surrounding.
Known for the impressive sandstone cliffs that line a colorful stretch of Lake Superior in Michigan, Pictured Rocks is home to natural caves and scenic waterfalls. The water holds mineral deposits that streak the rocks with bold colors, giving the park its name.
January 25, 2018 – 7:35 am
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Along the edge of Lake Superior in Michigan, water seeps from cracks in the impressive sandstone cliffs. The mineral deposits in this water streaks the rocks with bold colors. This is how Pictured Rocks gets its name – that colorful stretch of land.
Enhancing the park’s beauty are natural caves that have formed in the cliffs over time. These are ready for visitors to explore – along with several scenic waterfalls that dot the landscape. Established as America’s first National Lakeshore, this region is home to a unique beauty.
Learn more about National Park Service: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
November 8, 2017 – 12:26 pm
The new George Rogers Clark National Historical Park quarter will be honored on November 14th, during the launch ceremony at the Riverfront Pavilion in Vincennes, IN. The George Rogers Clark quarter is the final issue of 2017 and 40th release of the National Park series. On the 13th, the night before the launch, a coin forum will be held at the George Rogers Clark Visitor Center. This historic park is located near the ruins of Fort Sackville. During the midwinter in 1779, Clark, along with 170 men captured the fort after an 18-day march.
Attendees can exchange cash for $10 of quarters in rolls. Each quarter features Clark leading his men through chilly water to attack Fort Sackville. The 2017 quarter series honor some of America’s more interesting and unusual parks – Effigy Mounds, Frederick Douglass, Ozark Riverways, Ellis Island and George Rogers Clark Park. Update your collection today with new George Rogers Clark National Historical Park Quarters.
September 5, 2017 – 2:05 pm
The new 2017 Ellis Island National Monument quarter, 39th coin in the 2010-2021 National Park quarter series and 4th new design for 2017, is now in circulation. An official launch ceremony for the new Ellis Island quarter was held at 11 am ET on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the flag pole area of the Ellis Island Immigration Center.
Located in New York Harbor close to Liberty Island where the iconic Statue of Liberty stands, Ellis Island was the nation’s busiest immigration center during its years of operation from 1892-1954. The main facility now houses a museum that tells the story of immigration to America and the major role Ellis Island played in the growth and development of our country. Ellis Island National Monument, which includes the nearby Statue of Liberty, is visited by nearly two million people each year.
Add the new 2017 Ellis Island quarters to your National Park quarter collection now.
George Rogers Clark quarter design
In September 2016, the U.S. Mint revealed the final design for the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park quarter. As the last release for 2017, this interesting quarter features Clark leading his men through chilly water to attack Fort Sackville.
Inside the Greek-style memorial at the park, seven colorful murals tell the story of Clark’s raid on the fort. Beginning with …“Entering the Great Valley,” showing Clark leading settlers into Ohio Valley and ending with “St. Louis: The way opened to the Pacific,” the murals tell the story of his attack on the British held fort, and subsequent victory. The new territory helped to open the region to settlement and served as a gateway to regions further west.
