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2016 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin™— Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Available on May 5

April 29, 2016

WASHINGTON - The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2016 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin-Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (product code 16AK) starting on May 5 at noon Eastern Time (ET).

America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins are struck in .999 fine silver and display the "P" mint mark indicating production at the United States Mint at Philadelphia.  Each coin is enclosed in a protective clear capsule and placed in an attractive presentation case.  A Certificate of Authenticity is included.

The America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin-Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is priced at $149.95; however, as with all products sold by the United States Mint containing precious metals, this price is subject to change.

The current authorized mintage limit for both numismatic and bullion 2016 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Coins for Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is 150,000 coins.  An announced maximum potential mintage limit of 30,000 coins has been set for the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin-Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.  However, based on demand, the United States Mint may mint and issue more than 120,000 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Silver Bullion Coins so long as the mintage does not exceed the 150,000 coin limit.

Orders will be accepted at https://catalog.usmint.gov/ and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468), while hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order at 1-888-321-MINT.  Information about shipping options is available at https://catalog.usmint.gov/customer-service/shipping.html.

About the United States Mint

The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873.  It is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce.  The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins.  The United States Mint's numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to taxpayers.

Note:  To ensure that all members of the public have fair and equal access to United States Mint products, orders placed prior to the official on-sale date and time of May 5, 2016, at noon ET, shall not be deemed accepted by the United States Mint and will not be honored.

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