{"product_id":"2018-d-block-island-national-wildlife-refuge-quarter-single-coin","title":"2018-D Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Quarter - Single Coin","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCelebrate Rhode Island's Coastal Sanctuary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Quarter Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"D\" for Denver Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circulated single coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper-nickel clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-crowned night-heron over Cow Cove with North Light lighthouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45th coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommemorates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, Rhode Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Artistry Behind the Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Choose This Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages shown are stock photos representative of the coin you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"US Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51026882494746,"sku":"PARK_BLOCKISLAND_D_SNGL","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/0612\/0474\/files\/PARK_BLOCKISLAND_D_SNGL-2_3884bfb5-6fc0-422c-a52b-945cff5cecc4.jpg?v=1760717301","url":"https:\/\/smyrnacoin.com\/products\/2018-d-block-island-national-wildlife-refuge-quarter-single-coin","provider":"Smyrnacoin.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}