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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Quarter

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Year of Issue

2016

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 110-456

Background

The 2016 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Quarter is the 32nd coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.

The buffalo, the Native American, the lone hunter, the pioneer . . . they all traveled through Cumberland Gap, the first gateway to the West, into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this great break in the Appalachian Mountain chain, carved by wind and water. Visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park enjoy many miles of trails and scenic features, as the park stretches for 26 miles along Cumberland Mountain, ranging from one to four miles in width and containing 24,000 acres. The natural beauty of Appalachian mountain country, lush with vegetation, supports diverse animal life including white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey. It was established as a national site in 1940.

Characteristics

The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.

The reverse (tails) depicts a frontiersman gazing across the mountains to the West. Many pioneers used Cumberland Gap on their journey into the western frontiers of Kentucky and Tennessee. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • QUARTER DOLLAR

Reverse Inscriptions

  • CUMBERLAND GAP
  • FIRST DOORWAY TO THE WEST
  • KENTUCKY
  • 2016
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM

Mint and Mint Mark

Specifications

The U.S. Mint released Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Quarter in circulating, uncirculated, and proof finishes. A five-ounce silver coin was also produced in uncirculated and bullion finishes.

Quarter (Circulating, Uncirculated, Proof):

  • Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad (8.33% nickel, balance copper)
  • Weight: 5.670 grams
  • Diameter: 0.955 inch (24.26 mm)
  • Thickness: 1.75 mm
  • Edge: Reeded

Five-Ounce Silver Coin (Uncirculated, Bullion):

  • Composition: 99.9% silver
  • Weight: 5.0 ounces
  • Diameter: 3.0 inches
  • Edge: Edge-Lettering

Artist Credits

Content last updated on January 07, 2026