2018 (P) Burnished Voyageurs National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2018

Denomination

Silver Bullion

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Special Strike

Series

5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date

Designer

John Flanagan/Patricia Lucas-Morris

Mintage

15,596

Composition

99.9% Silver

Weight

155.5g

Diameter

76.2mm

Edge

Lettered

Auction Record

$469 SP70 07-19-2018 eBay

Description

The 2018 (P) Burnished Voyageurs National Park 5 oz Silver Quarter is a special strike quarter struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the 5 oz. America the Beautiful Silver Quarters 2010 to Date series. With a mintage of 15,596, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 5 mint variants by mintage, with 11% of production. 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 a common loon swimming with a rock cliff in the background. Voyageurs National Park is named for the French-Canadian fur traders who traveled these waterways, encompassing over 218,000 acres of lakes and forests along the Canadian border. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $469 SP70 07-19-2018 eBay. Struck in 99.9% silver, weighing 155.5 grams, 76.2 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #677234.