Shenandoah National Park Quarter
- Year of Issue: 2014
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 110-456
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Background
The Shenandoah National Park quarter is the second of 2014 and the 22nd overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. Just 75 miles from Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is an escape for travelers wanting a wide range of outdoor adventures. It features cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas and quiet wooded hollows. Park visitors enjoy hiking, meandering along the scenic Skyline Drive, or camping and picnicking with family or friends. Park habitats provide a haven for black bear and numerous songbirds. Creation of the park was authorized by legislation in 1926 (44 Stat. 616) with formal establishment in 1935 and dedication by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936.
Characteristics
The reverse design depicts a day hiker taking in the view from Little Stony Man summit. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Shenandoah National Park.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- SHENANDOAH
- VIRGINIA
- 2014
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Reverse- Phebe Hemphill, Medallic Artist