2014 Shenandoah National Park 5 oz Silver ATB

Enjoy the natural wonders of Shenandoah National Park from the comfort of your own home with this America the Beautiful 5 oz Silver round<br />
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Encompassing parts of the Blue Ridge and Hawksbill Mountains in Virginia, nearly 40 percent of the National Park is wilderness and protected by the National Wilderness Preservation System.<br />
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Gaze at the beautiful landscape on the reverse of this 5 oz piece that depicts a hiker peaking off of Little Stony Man Summit. The rocky countryside is surrounded by inscriptions of SHENANDOAH, E PLURIBUS UNUM, VIRGINIA and 2014.<br />
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George Washington’s familiar portrait remains on the obverse.<br />
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The highest peak at Shenandoah National Park can be found on Hawksbill Mountain at 4,051 feet. Skyline Drive is the park’s most well-known feature, especially in the fall as the leaves change colors on the 105-mile road. Visitors also enjoy camping, waterfalls, hiking and more.<br />
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America the Beautiful is a 56-coin series from the U.S. Mint that portrays some of the nation’s most precious parks and treasures. Five coins will be released each year through 2021.