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Great Basin National Park Quarter

April 13, 2017 - The Great Basin National Park quarter is the third of 2013 and the 18th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. Great Basin National Park, located in the heart of the Great Basin, has exceptional examples of regional geology,...

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine Quarter

April 13, 2017 - The Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine quarter is the fourth of 2013 and the 19th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. Fort McHenry—the birthplace of our country’s national anthem—was named for James McHenry, our Nation’s second...

American Fighter Aces Bronze Medal

June 22, 2022 - Background This medal is a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the American Fighter Aces in recognition of their heroic military service and defense of our country’s freedom throughout the history of aviation warfare. American Fighter Aces...

El Yunque National Forest Quarter

April 13, 2017 - The El Yunque National Forest quarter is the first of 2012 and the 11th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. El Yunque National Forest, located in Puerto Rico, is the sole tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest...

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Bronze Medal

June 22, 2022 - This medal is a duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the volunteers of the 17th Bombardment Group, led by Lt. Col. James Doolittle during World War II, who made the first strike against Japan on April 18, 1942. The...

Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Quarter

April 13, 2017 - The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park quarter is the fourth of 2012 and the 14th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. Established as Hawaii National Park in 1916, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park displays the results of 70 million years...

Civil Air Patrol Bronze Medal

March 7, 2023 - This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Civil Air Patrol for extraordinary service during World War II. It recognizes the organization for their humanitarian, combat, and national services during a critical time for...

Denali National Park and Preserve Quarter

April 13, 2017 - The Denali National Park and Preserve quarter is the fifth of 2012 and the 15th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. In 1980, the park was expanded from 2 to 6 million acres, including preserve lands, and the...

Chaco Culture National Historical Park Quarter

April 13, 2017 - The Chaco Culture National Historical Park quarter is the second of 2012 and the 12th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. This historical park in New Mexico features Chaco Canyon, which was a major center of Puebloan culture...

Acadia National Park Quarter

April 13, 2017 - The Acadia National Park quarter is the third of 2012 and the 13th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land on the rugged coast of Maine that...