The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was signed into law on December 23, 2008, by President George W. Bush. Like the wildly popular State Quarter Program, it highlights the beauty and diversity of the United States by featuring a National Park or National site from each of the 50 states, the 5 U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia.

56 Unique Designs

A total of 56 unique designs were issued from 2010 to 2021, representing 48 National Park service areas, 5 National Forests, 1 Wilderness area, and 2 National Wildlife Refuges. Each design was carefully reviewed by a committee and approved by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury before production.

Classic George Washington Obverse

The obverse of each America the Beautiful Quarter features a restored version of John Flanagan's classic 1932 George Washington portrait created for the Washington Quarter.

5oz Silver Collector Edition

Several versions of the America the Beautiful Quarters were issued, including clad, proof, and silver proof, but the most desirable are the 5oz .9999 fine silver collector editions. To produce these large-format coins, the U.S. Mint imported German-made, high-speed Graebener coin presses capable of producing 1,100 metric tons of pressure, ensuring sharp, detailed designs.

Shawnee National Forest

This issue celebrates Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. Spanning about 289,000 acres between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, it features oak-hickory forests, wetlands, rolling hills, canyons, and dramatic bluffs. The forest supports over 500 species of wildlife, including 48 mammals, 237 birds, 52 reptiles, 57 amphibians, and 109 fish species.

PCGS Certification

This 2014 25c America the Beautiful 5oz .9999 fine silver Uncirculated Shawnee Quarter has been graded MS69DMPL by PCGS. In addition, the label has been hand-signed by the 12th U.S. Mint Chief Engraver, John Mercanti.