Florida America the Beautiful Quarter
The Florida America the Beautiful Quarter will be the final release of the new quarter series for the year 2014. Although the release of the coin is a few years away, some details of the upcoming quarter are already available.
Everglades National Park will be depicted on the reverse of the quarter. This selection was announced back in 2009, when the full register of sites was selected by the Secretary of the Treasury. The obverse of the coin will feature the bust of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan. Some of the original details of the portrait will be restored for the America the Beautiful Quarter series.
This page will present design candidates, images, and information about the upcoming release of the Florida America the Beautiful Quarter as the release date comes closer.
About Everglades National Park
The area now known as Everglades National Park in the southernmost part of Florida, has been home to both native peoples and pioneer settlements, in addition to being home to some of the most diverse species populations in the country.
The Everglades were first recognized as a protected area by the federal government in May of 1934, and it has set the standard of conservation and preservation of national open spaces not only because they are beautiful and untouched, but also because they contain unique species that should remain uninterrupted by human development and recreation.
Because this dwindling string of islands is so subjected to the elements of wind, sun, and natural storms, it is constantly changing. The birds, mammals, and aquatic life that make their homes there must be ready to adapt at a moment’s notice, as the reeds and nests that they live in might not be above water tomorrow.
The Everglades are protected as wilderness land, but the borders of the park actually only contain a fraction of the species that call the area their home. Scientists are still learning about the effects of humans and the elements on delicate habitats thanks to the Everglades National Park.
