2011 America the Beautiful Olympic NP 5 oz Silver Coin

  

The 2011 Olympic National Park 5 oz Silver Coin is a stunning addition to the United States Mint's celebrated "America the Beautiful" series. This series, which ran from 2010 to 2021, honored national parks and historic sites across the nation and its territories with distinctive designs on both circulating quarters and the substantial 5 oz silver bullion coins. The Olympic coin represents Washington state and specifically commemorates Olympic National Park, a diverse and ecologically significant wilderness located on the Olympic Peninsula. May have some toning on the edges. As with all issues in the "America the Beautiful" series, the obverse features the familiar portrait of George Washington, originally designed by John Flanagan.

For the 1932 Washington quarter. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, " "LIBERTY, " "IN GOD WE TRUST, " and QUARTER DOLLAR.

The reverse design of the 2011 Olympic National Park coin beautifully captures the park's majestic natural features. It depicts a Roosevelt elk standing in the foreground with a backdrop of the park's rugged mountains and a stand of mature conifer trees. Inscriptions read "OLYMPIC, " "WASHINGTON, " "2011, " and E PLURIBUS UNUM.

This impressive coin is struck with 5 troy ounces (155.5 grams) of. Dimensions: It has a diameter of 3 inches (76.2 mm) and a thickness of approximately 0.16 inches (4.064 mm).

The edge of the coin is smooth and inscribed with the weight and purity:. 999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE. The bullion version of the 2011 Olympic National Park 5 oz Silver Coin does not bear a mint mark. Mintage: The mintage for the 2011 Olympic National Park 5 oz Silver bullion coin was 104,900. Despite its significant silver content, the coin carries a nominal face value of 25 cents (a quarter dollar).

Olympic National Park, situated on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, is a globally significant area renowned for its diverse ecosystems. The park encompasses three distinct ecosystems: rugged Pacific coastline, temperate rainforests, and glacier-capped alpine areas. This unique combination supports an extraordinary array of plant and animal life, including numerous endemic species found nowhere else in the world. The western slopes of the Olympic Mountains are home to some of the largest and wettest temperate rainforests in the contiguous United States.

These lush forests are characterized by towering Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and western red cedar, draped in mosses and ferns. The park's Pacific coastline stretches for over 70 miles, featuring dramatic sea stacks, sandy beaches, and vibrant tide pools teeming with marine life.

The interior of the park is dominated by the Olympic Mountains, with glaciers carving dramatic valleys and supporting alpine meadows filled with wildflowers in the summer months. Established as a national park in 1938, Olympic is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve, recognized for its outstanding natural beauty and ecological importance. The park is dedicated to preserving its pristine wilderness and providing opportunities for public enjoyment and education while protecting its delicate ecosystems for future generations.

It offers a wide range of recreational activities, including hiking, backpacking, camping, and exploring its diverse landscapes.