2016 (P) Burnished Shawnee National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2016

Denomination

Silver Bullion

Mint Mark

Series

5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date

Designer

John Flanagan/Justin Kunz

Composition

99.9% Silver

Weight

155.5g

Diameter

76.2mm

Edge

Lettered

Description

The 2016 (P) Burnished Shawnee National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the 5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date collection. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs featuring national parks and sites — struck in 5 ounces of .999 fine silver at a massive 76.2mm diameter. The reverse depicts Camel Rock with native vegetation and a red-tailed hawk. Shawnee National Forest encompasses over 280,000 acres featuring dramatic sandstone bluffs and the unique Garden of the Gods wilderness area. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Struck in 99.9% silver, weighing 155.5 grams, 76.2 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #596371.