WASHINGTON – The United States Mint (Mint) will release the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™ – Cumberland Island National Seashore (product code 18AM) on August 30 at noon Eastern Time (ET). This coin is priced at $154.95.
The Philadelphia Mint produces America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ in .999 fine silver. These coins measure three inches in diameter. The reverse (tails) design for the Cumberland Island National Seashore coin depicts a snowy egret perched on a branch on the edge of a salt marsh, ready for flight. Inscriptions are “CUMBERLAND ISLAND,” “GEORGIA,” “2018,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The obverse (heads) features a 1932 restored portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.
Each encapsulated legal tender coin arrives in an attractive presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The Mint accepts orders at catalog.usmint.gov/ and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). Information on shipping options is available at catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.
The Mint also accept orders for this product through its Product Enrollment Program. Details about the program are available at catalog.usmint.gov/shop/product-enrollments/.
The maximum mintage for the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin honoring Cumberland Island National Seashore is set at 20,000 units.