John Flanagan's classic portrait of George Washington prominently features on the obverse of this coin as it does for all U.S. quarters.
Sanders’ design features the protected waterways of the Current and Jack Forks rivers. Behind the waterway is Alley Mill, which was used to convert wheat into flour. Inscriptions along the edges include "OZARK RIVERWAYS," "MISSOURI," "2017," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."
The Ozark National Scenic Riverways was first created by Congress in 1964 in order to provide preservation for the beautiful landscape and clear waters of the Jacks Fork and Current rivers. The park consists of around 80,000 acres and is primarily used for recreational purposes like kayaking, tubing and canoeing. The park sees over 1.3 million visitors annually.
Most buy the America the Beautiful silver coins as an investment in silver bullion. These coins consists of five troy ounces of .999 fine silver, and is minted and guaranteed by the United States government. Additionally, each qualifies to be included in a self-directed precious metals IRA.
Because each design is minted and available from the US Mint for a limited time, these coins are also purchased by coin collectors.
The America the Beautiful 5 oz silver coin series is a great way to strengthen your investment in silver bullion. The Ozark Riverways 5 oz Silver Coin will be available in 2017. Sign up for a notification email when it is available, and browse our extensive collection other ATB designs .