2018-P Cumberland Island National Seashore Quarter - Single Coin

Discover Georgia's Pristine Coastal Paradise

The 2018-P Cumberland Island National Seashore Quarter celebrates one of Georgia's most enchanting barrier islands, where pristine beaches, maritime forests, and salt marshes create a coastal sanctuary of extraordinary beauty. As the 44th release in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program and the fourth quarter of 2018, this Philadelphia Mint coin honors an unspoiled island where wild horses roam free and snowy egrets wade through tidal marshes. Whether you're building a complete National Park collection or seeking a piece that captures the serene beauty of America's Atlantic coast, this quarter tells the story of a protected paradise where nature thrives undisturbed.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Philadelphia Mint (P) Strike - Struck at America's first federal mint facility
• Uncirculated Condition - Fresh from mint rolls, never entered circulation
• 44th America the Beautiful Release - Fourth quarter issued in 2018, part of the 56-coin national park series
• Award-Winning Design - Created by Donna Weaver and sculpted by Don Everhart
• Cumberland Island National Seashore Design - Features a snowy egret poised for flight in a salt marsh habitat
• Single Coin Format - Perfect for completing your collection or starting a new one
• 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 tranquil beauty of Cumberland Island with exquisite artistry by Donna Weaver, masterfully sculpted by Don Everhart. A graceful snowy egret perches on a branch at the edge of a salt marsh, its elegant form poised for flight. The imagery evokes the peaceful coastal ecosystem where these magnificent birds hunt in shallow waters surrounded by marsh grasses swaying in the Atlantic breeze. Inscriptions of "CUMBERLAND ISLAND," "GEORGIA," "2018," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" frame the design, celebrating this barrier island sanctuary where 18 miles of undeveloped beaches, ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss, and diverse wildlife create one of the Southeast's most pristine natural treasures.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The Cumberland Island National Seashore quarter holds special appeal for collectors who appreciate coastal ecosystems and wildlife conservation. As part of the 2018 releases in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, it represents both numismatic value and the preservation of fragile barrier island habitats. The Philadelphia Mint strike offers excellent detail and quality, perfectly capturing the delicate features of the snowy egret and the serene marsh landscape. 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 Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island, an unspoiled sanctuary accessible only by boat or ferry, where wild horses descended from Spanish stock roam freely and over 300 bird species find refuge in one of America's most pristine coastal environments.

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