2014 Everglades National Park 2-roll quarter set EV4 PD sealed in mint packaging
Mint specs:
Background
The Everglades National Park quarter is the fifth of 2014 and the 25th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile and elusive Florida panther. An international treasure as well, it is designated as a world heritage site, international biosphere reserve and wetland of international importance. It was first established as a national site on May 30, 1934 (48 Stat. 816).
Characteristics
The reverse design, inspired by the bird population in the Everglades, features an anhinga with outstretched wings on a willow tree with a roseate spoonbill visible in the mid-ground. Both birds are found throughout the Everglades National Park. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Everglades National Park.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- EVERGLADES
- FLORIDA
- 2014
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Reverse
- Sculptor: Joseph Menna, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Joel Iskowitz
