The Glacier National Park Silver Uncirculated Coin is the second five-ounce silver coin released by the United States Mint in 2011 as part of a collectible series. This coin, honoring Glacier National Park in Montana, was officially scheduled for release on October 25, 2011.
A Part of the America the Beautiful Program
This uncirculated coin is a key piece of the U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Five Ounce Uncirculated Coin Program. These coins, created for collectors, are crafted from five ounces of .999 fine silver and are the numismatic counterparts to the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins™. Both series share a common design and composition, celebrating sites of national significance across the United States.
In total, 56 unique sites—one from each state, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories—are represented in these series, with five coins released each year from 2010 to 2021.
The obverse of the Glacier National Park coin features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States, surrounded by the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and QUARTER DOLLAR. This design by John Flanagan originally appeared on the circulating quarter dollar in 1932.
The reverse, designed by AIP Associate Designer Barbara Fox and sculpted by Charles Vickers, showcases a close-up of a mountain goat with Montana’s Mount Reynolds in the background. The reverse also includes the inscriptions GLACIER, MONTANA, 2011, and E PLURIBUS UNUM.
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A Tribute to Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park, established as a forest preserve in 1897, owes its early development to the Great Northern Railway, which promoted the area’s scenic beauty as a prime vacation spot. Persistent advocacy led to its designation as a national park on May 11, 1910, under President William Howard Taft.
Spanning over one million acres, Glacier National Park is home to more than 130 named lakes and 700 miles of hiking trails. It draws over two million visitors annually, many of whom travel along the famous 52-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road. This breathtaking route, completed in 1932, bisects the park, offering unrivaled views of its rugged landscape. However, the road typically remains closed from mid-October to early June due to heavy snowfall in the region.
This commemorative coin not only highlights the natural splendor of Glacier National Park but also serves as a lasting tribute to its rich history and significance in American conservation.