Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Quarter
America the Beautiful Quarters
- Year of Issue: 2019
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 110-456
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Background
The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho is made up of rugged mountains, deep canyons, and wild whitewater rivers, including the Main Salmon River and Middle Fork of the Salmon River. “Frank Church” was attached to the site’s name in honor of late U.S. Senator Frank Church, who played a leading role in its preservation. The area is the largest single connected wilderness in the contiguous States and contains four national forests.
Characteristics
This design depicts a piloted drift boat on the rushing river encompassed by the trees and rock formations of the wilderness.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- RIVER OF NO RETURN
- WILDERNESS
- IDAHO
- 2019
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Reverse- Sculptor: Renata Gordon, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Emily Damstra, Artistic Infusion Program