Washington — The United States Mint is now accepting orders for the America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set (18AH) honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge in Rhode Island.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set contains one Uncirculated quarter from the Philadelphia Mint, one Uncirculated quarter from the Denver Mint, and one Proof quarter from the San Francisco Mint. Coins in the set representing Block Island National Wildlife Refuge feature a reverse (tails) design depicting a black-crowned night-heron flying over a view from the beach at Cow Cove looking towards Sandy Point. Inscriptions are BLOCK ISLAND, RHODE ISLAND, the year 2018 and E PLURIBUS UNUM.
The obverse (heads) depicts the 1932 restored portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan. Inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and QUARTER DOLLAR.
A durable plastic card holds the three coins and displays an image of Block Island National Wildlife Refuge and the certificate of authenticity.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Set — Block Island National Wildlife Refuge is priced at $9.95. Orders are accepted here and 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT. Visit the Mint’s online catalog for information about shipping options.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Three-Coin Sets are also available for purchase through the Product Enrollment Program. Visit the Mint’s website to learn more about this convenient ordering method.
About the United States Mint
Congress created the United States Mint in 1792 and the Mint became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. As the Nation’s sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage, the Mint is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The Mint also produces numismatic products, including Proof, Uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; silver and bronze medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. Its numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.
Note: To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, the United States Mint will not accept and not honor orders placed prior to the official on-sale date of November 27, 2018, at noon EST.
Press release courtesy of the United States Mint.
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