2020-P Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Quarter - Single Coin

Celebrate America's Vanishing Prairie Heritage

Capture a piece of America's natural heritage with this stunning 2020-P Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Quarter. This fifth and final release of 2020 in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program honors one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in North America, where endless waves of native grasses once covered 170 million acres of the continent. This Philadelphia Mint single coin brings the majesty of Kansas's iconic landscape into your collection.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated quality from the Philadelphia Mint (P mint mark)
• Composition: Copper-nickel clad
• Design: Unique skyward perspective featuring a Regal Fritillary butterfly
• Series Position: 55th release in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program
• Mintage Year: 2020
• Historical Significance: Commemorates the preservation of less than 4% of original tallgrass prairie
• 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, restored to bring out the finest details of our first president's profile. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY," and "IN GOD WE TRUST" frame this timeless design.

Reverse: Artist Phebe Hemphill's breathtaking design captures a moment of natural wonder—a skyward view of a Regal Fritillary butterfly soaring above Big Bluestem and Indian grasses, the iconic flora that defines the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. The perspective invites you to look up through the towering grasses, just as a visitor to the preserve might experience this vanishing landscape. Inscriptions include "TALLGRASS PRAIRIE," "KANSAS," "2020," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM."

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The Tallgrass Prairie quarter represents more than numismatic value—it's a tribute to conservation and the American spirit of preservation. As the final 2020 release in the America the Beautiful series, it marks a milestone for collectors completing that year's set. The unique upward-looking perspective makes this one of the most artistically distinctive designs in the entire 56-coin program, while the endangered Regal Fritillary butterfly adds ecological significance that resonates with nature enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Whether you're building a complete America the Beautiful collection, focusing on Kansas heritage, or simply appreciate exceptional coin artistry, this Philadelphia Mint single offers an accessible entry point to own a piece of America's natural legacy.

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