2014 5 oz ATB Silver Great Smoky Mountains Coin

2014 5 oz ATB Silver Great Smoky Mountains Coin

The 2014 5 oz Silver Great Smoky Mountains Coin marks the first release of the America the Beautiful (ATB) series for that year, showcasing one of the most biodiverse national parks in the U.S. Struck in .999 fine silver, this large-format coin celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. With its generous 5 oz weight and intricate design, this coin captures the grandeur of the American landscape like few others can.

Originally authorized by the America’s Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008, the ATB series connects collectors to America’s vast natural heritage. The Great Smoky Mountains edition invites viewers into a misty Appalachian scene teeming with life, nostalgia, and historical depth.

Designed by Chris Costello and engraved by Renata Gordon, the reverse of this coin features a rustic log cabin nestled among trees, with a majestic hawk soaring overhead—symbolizing the enduring spirit of the mountains. The viewer is offered a window into pioneer life, where nature and simplicity ruled the day. The Great Smoky Mountains’ title and the year 2014 are inscribed prominently, grounding the coin in its cultural and chronological context.

Specifications:

• Contains 5 troy oz of .999 fine silver
• Part of the renowned America the Beautiful series 
• Struck by the U.S. Mint
• Face value of $0.25
• US legal tender
• Obverse: Effigy of George Washington, adapted from John Flanagan’s 1932 portrait
• Reverse: Depicts a log cabin with a hawk flying overhead, set in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This piece is more than silver — it’s a snapshot of American tradition, preserved in a brilliant uncirculated finish by the U.S. Mint. Whether for collectors or investors, this release offers artistic and intrinsic value in equal measure.

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