The America the Beautiful coin series celebrates the nation’s national parks, forests, and historic monuments. Among the latest entries in the series is the Kisatchie coin representing the US state of Louisiana. Right now, you have the opportunity to purchase a 2015 5 oz Kisatchie Silver Coin from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Only 373 coins currently exist in this grade!
- Contains 5 oz of .999 pure silver.
- Face value of $.25 (USD) is backed by the federal government.
- Graded Mint State 69 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- Available with a deeply-mirrored, proof-like finish.
- Part of the First Strike Series.
- Ships in an PCGS plastic slab.
Kisatchie National Forest is located across seven central and northern parishes in the state of Louisiana. The forest contains some of the oldest rocks in the states and consists of large areas of longleaf pine trees. In total, the park covers 604,000 acres of public land.
America the Beautiful is a 56-coin series that includes five new designs each year. The Kisatchie Coin is the second coin from the 2015 production year. In total, the coin series will honor all 50 states, five territories, and the federal district of the United States. The program is scheduled to conclude in 2021.
On the reverse side of the coin is the image of a native waterfowl from northern Louisiana. The bird can be seen taking flight from the grasslands of Kisatchie. Engravings on this side include “Louisiana,” “Kisatchie,” and “E Pluribus Unum.”
The obverse side of the coin features the popular left-profile bust of President George Washington. The image, commonly found on American quarters, was designed in 1932 by John Flanagan using an original 1786 sculpting of the president by William Cousins as inspiration.
Each coin in this product listing has a near-perfect grade of MS69, which means the coin has its full, original luster and no more than two detracting marks or minor blemishes. The deeply-mirrored, proof-like finish gives these bullion coins a unique appearance. All of the coins in this listing was struck as part of the First Strike series, meaning they were received by PCGS within the first 30 days of the release date.
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