Product Details
 
This release is the third America the Beautiful 5 oz Silver coin of 2012 and the 13th overall issue in the celebrated America the Beautiful Silver Bullion series. The coin honors Acadia National Park in Maine, the first national park established east of the Mississippi River.
 
Round Highlights
 
Contains 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver
 
Individual coins are housed in protective capsules
 
Design Details
 
Obverse
 
Features the classic Washington quarter design with the inscriptions United States of America, Liberty, In God We Trust, and Quarter Dollar
 
Reverse
 
Depicts the iconic Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse set against Acadia’s rugged coastline, encircled by the inscriptions Acadia, Maine, E Pluribus Unum, and the date
 
Edge: Engraved with the coin’s weight and silver purity
 
 
Series & Park Significance
 
The America the Beautiful 5 oz Silver Bullion Coin series is highly regarded for its large format, detailed designs, and celebration of America’s most treasured landscapes. This Acadia issue reflects the dramatic beauty of Mount Desert Island, which was designated as a national site on July 8, 1916.
 
Acadia National Park is renowned for its sweeping coastal views, granite peaks, and historic carriage roads financed by John D. Rockefeller Jr. Visitors are drawn to landmarks such as Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the Atlantic coast of the United States, as well as the park’s extensive hiking and biking trails.