2018-D Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Quarter - Single Coin

Celebrate Rhode Island's Coastal Sanctuary

The 2018-D Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Quarter captures the serene beauty of one of Rhode Island's most treasured natural preserves. As the 45th release in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, this Denver Mint quarter honors a coastal sanctuary where wildlife thrives and natural beauty meets maritime heritage.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Mint Mark: "D" for Denver Mint
• Condition: Circulated single coin
• Composition: Copper-nickel clad
• Design: Black-crowned night-heron over Cow Cove with North Light lighthouse
• Series Position: 45th coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program
• Year of Issue: 2018
• Commemorates: Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Features the classic 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, a timeless design that has graced the quarter dollar for generations. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY," and "IN GOD WE TRUST" frame this iconic profile.

Reverse: Designed by Chris Costello and masterfully sculpted by Phebe Hemphill, the reverse presents a black-crowned night-heron in graceful flight above the pristine shoreline of Cow Cove. The composition draws your eye from the sandy beach at the foreground toward Sandy Point, with the historic North Light lighthouse standing sentinel in the distance. The scene captures the essence of this coastal refuge where land, sea, and sky converge. Inscriptions "BLOCK ISLAND," "RHODE ISLAND," "2018," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" complete this evocative design.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

This quarter represents an important milestone in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, celebrating the natural heritage of the smallest state in the union. Block Island National Wildlife Refuge serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds and native species, and this coin immortalizes that conservation legacy. Whether you're building a complete state quarter collection, focusing on the National Park series, or simply appreciate coins that tell America's environmental story, this Denver Mint quarter offers both historical significance and artistic merit at an accessible price point.

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