2016-D Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Quarter - Single Coin

Journey Through the Gateway to the West

The 2016-D Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Quarter honors one of America's most significant passages through the Appalachian Mountains. As part of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, this Denver Mint quarter celebrates the historic gap that served as the primary route for Native Americans and early settlers traveling westward. For centuries, this natural break in the mountain range was the gateway to Kentucky and the western frontier, with over 300,000 pioneers passing through during the great westward expansion of the 1800s. This quarter connects you to a pivotal chapter in American history where determination and the promise of new lands shaped the nation.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Denver Mint (D) Strike - Struck at the Denver Mint facility, known for quality production
• Uncirculated Condition - Fresh from mint rolls, never entered circulation
• 32nd America the Beautiful Release - Part of the 56-coin national park series honoring America's treasured sites
• Cumberland Gap Design - Honors Kentucky's historic mountain passage and gateway to western expansion
• Single Coin Format - Perfect for completing your collection or starting a new one
• 2016 Issue - Commemorates the path that opened America's western frontier
• Legal Tender - Official U.S. Mint issue, backed by the United States government
• Ready to Ship - In stock and available for immediate delivery

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: The quarter features John Flanagan's timeless portrait of George Washington, a design that has graced U.S. quarters since 1932. Washington's dignified profile faces left, surrounded by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY," and "IN GOD WE TRUST." This familiar design provides continuity across the entire America the Beautiful series.

Reverse: The reverse design captures the essence of Cumberland Gap with imagery that evokes the historic passage through the Appalachian Mountains. The artistry depicts the natural break in the mountain range that made westward travel possible, honoring the site where Native Americans first created trails and where pioneers like Daniel Boone blazed the Wilderness Road in 1775. Inscriptions of "CUMBERLAND GAP," "KENTUCKY," "2016," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" frame the design, celebrating this natural gateway that was declared a national historical park in 1940. The imagery reminds us of the countless journeys made through this mountain pass in pursuit of opportunity and new beginnings in America's western territories.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The Cumberland Gap quarter holds special significance as a tribute to American pioneer spirit and westward expansion. As part of the 2016 releases in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, it represents both numismatic value and the preservation of sites crucial to American history. The Denver Mint strike offers excellent detail and quality, while the single-coin format provides flexibility for collectors who need just this issue to complete their set or prefer to acquire quarters individually. This piece connects you to a landscape that witnessed one of the greatest migrations in American history—a natural passage through formidable mountains that became the primary route for settlers heading west during the nation's expansion in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Images shown are stock photos representative of the coin you will receive. Actual coin condition may vary slightly.