Coin Highlights:
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Series: America the Beautiful Quarters®
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Park: Olympic National Park
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
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Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad
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Diameter: 24.3 mm
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Weight: 5.67 grams
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington portrait, John Flanagan design
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Reverse: Roosevelt elk standing amid old-growth forest and mountainous terrain
Historical Significance:
Olympic National Park is renowned for its extraordinary ecological diversity, encompassing rugged Pacific coastline, temperate rainforests, and glaciated mountain peaks. The Roosevelt elk on the reverse symbolizes the park’s wildlife abundance and the successful conservation efforts that protect one of the most varied ecosystems in the United States.
Collectibility:
The 2011-D Olympic quarter is prized by collectors for its strong wildlife imagery and representation of the Pacific Northwest. Circulated examples are common, while Mint State coins with crisp detail and attractive luster are popular among collectors building Denver Mint sets or national park–themed collections.
