The 2018 America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coins will be struck by the US Mint as the numismatic versions of its 2018 America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins. As such, each of the five 2018 silver uncirculated coins will be struck from five ounces of .999 fine silver to a diameter of three inches with reverse designs emblematic of five sites of national interest found throughout the United States.
These coins are created as part of the Mint’s America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins series featuring similar designs and specifications to the America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coin™ Program. Unlike those bullion coins, however, these uncirculated strikes are not minted for investors. They are, instead, produced by the US Mint solely for numismatic purposes.
Thus, each of these collector grade coins will feature an uncirculated finish typically much higher in detail than the bullion strikes. Also, a ‘P’ mintmark will be included on these uncirculated coins indicating they were produced at the US Mint’s facility in Philadelphia. The related bullion coins are also struck in Philadelphia but contain no mintmark.
Finally, when released, this series of coins will be sold directly to the public by the US Mint. This differs from the bullion strikes which are sold through the Mint’s network of authorized purchasers.
Brief information for each of five 2018 America the Beautiful Five Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins follows. Additional details for each may be found by following the provided links.
2018 Pictured Rocks 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins
The Pictured Rocks Silver Uncirculated Coins will be the first 2018-dated release by the US Mint as part of its America the Beautiful Five Ounce Uncirculated Silver Coins Program. Shown on the reverse of the strike will be a design emblematic of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore found in the state of Michigan.
This national lakeshore was officially established on October 15, 1966 and stretches for 42 miles along the coast of Lake Superior. The area takes its name from a 15-mile stretch of colorful sandstone cliffs found within the lakeshore that rise up to 200 feet above the lake level below.
2018 Apostle Islands 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins
The 2018 Apostle Islands Silver Uncirculated Coins will feature a reverse design honoring a portion of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore found in the state of Wisconsin. These strikes mark the forty-second in the series which will include a total of fifty-six when completed in 2021.
Established on September 26, 1970, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore consists of Lake Superior coastline and 21 nearby islands. While the area has many natural features to draw visitors, a large portion of those who come to the lakeshore take the time to enjoy the several historic lighthouses of the region.
2018 Voyageurs 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins
Shown on the reverse of the Voyageurs Silver Uncirculated Coins will be a design honoring Voyageurs National Park found in the state of Minnesota. This strike will mark the third to appear in the series in 2018 with two scheduled to precede it and two scheduled to follow it that same year.
Voyageurs National Park was established on April 8, 1975 and is somewhat of a unique location in the national park system. That is because most of the land area found within the park is only accessible by boat.
2018 Cumberland Island 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins
Marking the forty-fourth strike to appear in the America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin series will be the 2018 Cumberland Island Silver Uncirculated Coin. These strikes will honor Cumberland Islands National Seashore found in the state of Georgia.
Cumberland Island National Seashore was established on October 23, 1972 and consists of approximately 36,415 acres on Georgia’s largest golden isle. The island is only accessible by boat with limited ferry service available.
2018 Block Island 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins
The final of five 2018-dated strikes in the five ounce collector grade series will be the Block Island Silver Uncirculated Coins. These strikes will honor Block Island National Wildlife Refuge found in the state of Rhode Island.
Block Island National Wildlife Refuge was officially created in 1973 when the Coast Guard transferred a small portion of land for the creation of the refuge. The refuge has since grown in size over four times and offers a protected area for over 70 species of migratory songbirds who stop there along the Atlantic flyway.
A site dedicated to the series can be found by clicking 5 oz silver coins.
