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25 cents 2014 23rd National Park Arches

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Depth 1,7
Weight 5,67
Diameter (mm) 24,3
Material Copper-Nickel
Edge of the coin (milling) fluted
Country USA
Release date 2014
Quality UNC

70 руб

  • D - Denver
  • P - Philadelphia
  • S - San Francisco

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25 cents (quater) in 2014 from the series National Parks - 23rd National Park Arces State of Utah.

Obverse: In the center of the coin is a portrait of President George Washington to the left (shown in the restored version of the original portrait, used since 1932 on coin-kvarterah). Above the semicircular name of the issuing country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in the semicircle the value of the coin is written - QUARTER DOLLAR. To the left of the portrait is minted the word LIBERTY (FREEDOM), on the right in a few lines - IN GOD WE TRUST (WE BELIEVE IN GOD) and the letter of the mint.

Reverse: In the central part of the coin field, against the backdrop of the amazing landscape of the park, an image of a natural arch formed of orange sandstone is called "Graceful" (one of its supports is much thinner than the other). Near the edge of the coin a semicircular inscription:
In the upper part - "ARCHES" (Arch);
In the bottom - on the left "UTAH" (Utah) and on the right "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (the motto of the USA - from many - uniform).
Also in the lower part is the year of coinage in the form of a horizontal inscription "2014".

Arches National Park is one of America's most famous natural wonders. It extends in the eastern part of Utah, where the sandstone cliffs took on bizarre shapes reminiscent of giant arches and windows. Fantastic landscape of more than 2 thousand sand "sculptures" on the territory of 309 square meters. Km is a natural phenomenon, which has no analogs anywhere.
Over 300 million years ago, the sea reigned here, which left layers of salt covered with sandstones. Wind, moisture, temperature changes did their job: the underground salt layers moved, creating an unusual landscape on the surface. Until the twentieth century, many researchers were inclined to believe that these "constructions" are traces of an ancient civilization.
Exotic landscaping of the park gives and juicy colors: almost all geological formations consist of orange or pink sandstone. Arch "graceful", which became a symbol of the state of Utah, has a bright orange color and produces a special impression at sunset. Local residents gave her a less romantic name "Cowboy Pants". Popular among travelers on the national park also use the tower-labyrinth with the formidable name "Fiery stove"; "Balanced Rock" is a stone that does not fall from the elevation contrary to the laws of physics; "Devil's gardens" - a territory with a lot of arches and much more.
The salt valley of Utah, surrounded by rocks, was recognized as a natural monument in 1929. But the status of the national park was unique in 1971. Today, the Arka Park is popular with fans of hiking and collective excursions, motorists and bikers. Thousands of people are eager to see with their own eyes a colorful rocky landscape with fantastic images, nicknamed "the workshop of the Almighty."

Release date: June 9, 2014.

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