Voyageurs National Park Quarter
- Year of Issue: 2018
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 110-456
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Background
Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park was established in 1971 “to preserve . . . the outstanding scenery, geological conditions, and waterway system” inherent to the park, which protects 218,054 acres, including 84,000 acres of water. It consists of miles of undeveloped shoreline, with hundreds of islands and numerous lakes. The combination of rocky shorelines, southern boreal and northern hardwood forests, and open water create a distinct home for bald eagles, loons, black bears, moose, and wolves.
Characteristics
The coin design depicts a common loon with a rock cliff in the background. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Voyageurs National Park.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- VOYAGEURS
- MINNESOTA
- 2018
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Reverse- Sculptor: Joseph Menna, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Patricia Lucas-Morris, Artistic Infusion Program