The highest peak in North America is located in the state of Alaska. Deep in the interior regions of Alaska, Mount McKinley towers toward the heavens with an elevation of 20,321 ft. The park and its key feature are featured on the 2012 5 oz ATB Denali Silver Coin from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Just 1,598 coins of the 20,000 mintage are available in this condition!
- Contains 5 oz of .999 pure silver.
- Struck by the US Mint with a face value of $.25 (USD).
- Issued a near-perfect MS69 grade from the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- Available with a deeply-mirrored, proof-like finish.
- Individual coins ship in PCGS plastic slabs.
Denali National Park covers a massive 6 million acres of space in Alaska’s interior, and includes forests in lower elevations, tundra, glaciers, rock, and snow is dominant as the elevation increases. Mount McKinley, referred to locally as Denali, is the heart of the park. The park was originally established in 1917.
The America the Beautiful coin series was introduced in 2010, and is scheduled to run through 2021. Each coin in the series will represent a different state, territory, or the federal district in the United States. The United States Mint unveils a set of five new coins each year, with reverse imagery that is unique to each location.
On the reverse side of the coin is the image of a stoic mountain goat standing along the cliffs of Denali, with his eyes fixed in the distance. Engravings on this side read “Alaska,” “Denali,” and the year of minting, as well as “E Pluribus Unum.”
The obverse side bears the familiar imagery found on the circulation quarter. President George Washington’s left-profile bust is featured in the center, with the phrases “United States of America,” “Liberty,” and “In God We Trust” engraved around the image.
Each of these coins was produced by the United States Mint, and issued a near-perfect Mint State 69 grade from the PCGS. This condition is highlighted by full, original luster and no more than two blemishes, contact marks, or detracting flaws.
If you have questions about these coins, a JM Bullion associate is waiting to answer your inquiries. You can reach us at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, or via email. If you are looking for similar products, check out the America the Beautiful coins page of the JM Bullion website.