2016-P Theodore Roosevelt National Park Quarter - Single Coin

Celebrate America's Conservation President

Honor the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, America's 26th President and champion of conservation, with this 2016-P National Park Quarter. Struck at the historic Philadelphia Mint, this coin commemorates Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota—a living testament to Roosevelt's enduring vision for preserving our nation's natural treasures for future generations.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Condition: Circulated single coin from the Philadelphia Mint (P mint mark)
• Composition: Copper-nickel clad
• Design: 34th release in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program
• Year: 2016
• Historical Significance: Commemorates Theodore Roosevelt National Park, established 1946
• Government Issue: Official United States Mint legal tender

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Features the classic 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, a design that has graced the quarter dollar for generations. Washington's dignified profile faces left, accompanied by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY," and "IN GOD WE TRUST."

Reverse: Captures the spirit of the American West with a dynamic scene of a young Theodore Roosevelt on horseback, surveying the rugged terrain near the Little Missouri River. The design evokes Roosevelt's transformative years as a rancher in the Dakota Badlands, where his love for the wilderness took root. The landscape stretches behind him, symbolizing the vast prairies where native grasses sustain prairie dogs and grazing bison, and diverse habitats welcome countless bird species. Inscriptions read "THEODORE ROOSEVELT," "NORTH DAKOTA," "2016," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

This quarter represents a pivotal chapter in the America the Beautiful series, connecting numismatics with American history and environmental stewardship. Theodore Roosevelt National Park preserves the badlands that shaped a president's conservation philosophy—a philosophy that led to the protection of millions of acres of wilderness. For collectors building a complete National Park Quarters set, this 2016 release is essential. It's an affordable entry point for new collectors and a meaningful addition for those who appreciate coins that tell America's story.

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