© PCGS
© PCGS
¼ Dollar "Washington Quarter" Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve - Silver 5 oz Bullion
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 155.517 g | 76.2 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar = 25 Cents (¼ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 155.517 g |
| Diameter | 76.2 mm |
| Thickness | 4.19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#266326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The reverse design depicts a skyward view of a Regal Fritillary butterfly against a backdrop of Big Bluestem and Indian grasses, iconic to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TALLGRASS PRAIRIE
KANSAS
2020
E PLURIBUS UNUM
Engravers: Renata Gordon, Emily S. Damstra
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas encompasses nearly 11,000 acres and is located in the heart of the Flint Hills–the largest expanse of tallgrass prairie left in North America. It is the only unit of the National Park Service dedicated to the rich, natural history of the tallgrass prairie. Authorized in 1996, the enabling legislation for the preserve also directed the National Park Service to interpret the region’s ranching legacy; a portion of the preserve is still grazed by cattle.Interesting fact
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve - Silver 5 oz Bullion Washington Quarter 2020 features a unique design that showcases the beauty of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas. The reverse side of the coin depicts a scenic view of the preserve, with tallgrass prairies, wildflowers, and a bison herd in the background. This design was created by artist Donna Weaver and sculptor Michael Gaudioso, and it is the first time that a non-circulating coin has featured this national preserve.
