5 oz 2018 America the Beautiful Apostle Islands Silver Coin | United States Mint

Celebrate the natural beauty of Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands National Lakeshore with the 5 oz 2018 America the Beautiful Silver Coin. Issued by the United States Mint, this large-format coin honors one of America’s most scenic protected areas with stunning detail and .999 fine silver purity.

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COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 5 oz of 999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features the portrait of George Washington, originally designed by John Flanagan, along with the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”
• Reverse: Features a detailed image of a kayaker paddling through the sea caves along the shoreline of Devils Island, with a lighthouse rising in the background. The design is inscribed with “APOSTLE ISLANDS,” “WISCONSIN,” “2018,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

Part of the U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful series, this coin captures the majesty of the Apostle Islands, renowned for their scenic cliffs, caves, and historic lighthouse. Struck in a substantial 5 oz size, this release combines collectible artistry with investment-grade silver content.

ABOUT THE UNITED STATES MINT

Established in 1792 as the first national mint in the United States, the United States Mint is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury responsible for official legal tender coinage production. The United States Mint has a mission to serve Americans as the sole manufacturer and distributor of circulating currency coins and other official American coinage. The U.S. mint also produces commemorative coins for collectors, silver and gold bullion coins for investors (such as the popular Eagle and Buffalo series), as well as Congressional Medals.