Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Quarter
- Year of Issue: 2018
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 110-456
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Background
Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands National Lakeshore was established in 1970 to protect “certain significant islands, shoreline, and light stations of the U.S. and their related geographic, scenic, historic, and scientific values.” The park includes 21 islands in Lake Superior and a 12-mile-long strip of mainland shoreline encompassing more than 69,000 acres. The park features pristine stretches of sand beaches and coves; spectacular sea caves; remnant old-growth upper forests; a diverse population of birds, mammals, amphibians, and fish; and a number of lighthouses and lighthouse complexes.
Characteristics
The coin design depicts the sea caves at Devils Island with the lighthouse in the background and a kayaker paddling in the foreground. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- APOSTLE ISLANDS
- WISCONSIN
- 2018
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Reverse- Sculptor: Renata Gordon, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Richard Masters, Artistic Infusion Program