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33,000 coins were struck in total.
Contains 5 oz of .999 pure silver.
Issued by the federal government with a $.25 (USD) face value.
Graded Mint State 69 by the Professional Coin Grading Services.
Available in deeply-mirrored, proof-like finish.
Ships in individual PCGS plastic slabs.
Mount Hood National Forest was originally established in 1892 as Bull Run Forest Reserve. It was officially established as a national park in 1908 when it was merged with part of the Cascade National Forest, though the name Mount Hood National Forest was not adopted until 1924.
As part of the America the Beautiful coin series, the 2010 ATB Mount Hood Silver Coin was the fifth and final coin introduced in the first year of production. Each year through 2021, the US Mint will release five new coins featuring imagery honoring each of the 50 states, the federal district, and the nation’s overseas territories. A total of 56 coins are planned.
On the reverse side of the coin is the image of a tree-lined lake in the foreground, with the intimidating figure of Mount Hood rising to meet the sky in the background. Engravings include “Oregon,” “Mount Hood,” and “E Pluribus Unum.”
The obverse side bears the left-profile bust of President George Washington, as featured on the circulation quarter. The President’s image was designed in 1932 by John Flanagan, and based upon an original 1786 bust created by William Cousins.