| Coin | Quarter Dollar 2018 Cumberland Island |
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The Quarter Dollar is a United States coin worth 25 cents. It has been produced on and off since 1796 and consistently since 1831. From its inception until 1964, the denomination was issued in silver; it underwent several design changes, including finally the silver Washington quarter (1932 - 1964) featuring the first President of the United States on the obverse and the American Eagle clutching a bunch of arrows on the reverse. Initially meant as a one-year design to commemorate 200 years since the birth of George Washington in 1932, the obverse became the definitive design for the denomination and has been used ever since. The reverse was issued in this form until 1998, after which time a large number of circulating commemoratives started being issued instead; the State Quarters series of 50 coins featuring each State was issued from 1999 to 2008; in 2009, a six-coin series represented the District of Columbia and five US territories.
The America the Beautiful Quarters Program (abbreviated ATB) running from 2010 until 2021 was then introduced; it is a 56 quarter-dollar coin series featuring designs depicting national parks and other national sites in each state, federal district or territory.
The Cumberland Island National Seashore quarter is the fourth to be released in 2018 and the 44th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program; it was released on 27 August 2018 and represents the state of Georgia.
Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia was established in 1972 to maintain the primitive, undeveloped character of one of the largest and most ecologically diverse barrier islands on the Atlantic coast. There are almost 18 miles of pristine beach open to the public for recreational activities like swimming and walking. The island is also known to have one of the largest oak maritime forests remaining in the U.S., providing an unparalleled visitor experience.
Cumberland Island National Seashore (Georgia) Quarter Dollars issued in 2018 have now been in circulation for seven years. |
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| Obverse | |
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At its centre, the obverse of the coin shows the portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States (1789 - 1797), facing left. He has long hear, tied below the neck with a ribbon.
The designer's initials JF (for John Flanagan) are in relief on the neck truncation, followed by those of the engraver: WC (for William Cousins).
To the left of the portrait, the inscription LIBERTY. On three lines to the right, the motto IN GOD WE TRUST.
Around above, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Around below, the value and denomination in words: QUARTER DOLLAR.
The mint mark is a small letter behind George Washington's neck.
Mint marks this year are D, P or S for Denver Mint, Philadelphia Mint or San Francisco Mint respectively. |
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| Reverse | |
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The coin design depicts a snowy egret bird posing on a branch on the edge of a salt marsh, ready for flight.
Around above, the inscription CUMBERLAND ISLAND. Around below left, the name of the state: GEORGIA.
Below left, the initials of the designer DW (for Donna Weaver); below right, the initials of the sculptor, DE (for Don Everhart).
The date of issue 2018 is below, followed by the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM ("Out of many, one" - signifying unity in diversity). |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Authorising Legislation: Public Law 110-456.
The San Francisco Mint only struck coins for collectors, not released into circulation: 1,498,947 in copper-nickel and 660,226 in silver. The other two mints only struck circulation coins. |
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