Coin Highlights:
- 2nd release in the 2016 ATB Series.
- Contains 5 oz of .999 pure silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
- $.25 (USD) face value backed by the US government.
- Represents Kentucky
The buffalo, the Native American, the lone hunter, the pioneer . . . they all traveled through Cumberland Gap, the first gateway to the West, into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this great break in the Appalachian Mountain chain, carved by wind and water. Visitors to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park enjoy many miles of trails and scenic features, as the park stretches for 26 miles along Cumberland Mountain, ranging from one to four miles in width and containing 24,000 acres. The natural beauty of Appalachian mountain country, lush with vegetation, supports diverse animal life including white-tailed deer, black bear and wild turkey. It was established as a national site in 1940.
The reverse design of the 2016 5 oz ATB Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Silver Coin design features a frontiersman gazing across the mountains to the West. Many pioneers used Cumberland Gap on their journey into the western frontiers of Kentucky and Tennessee. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
As with all the silver coins in the America The Beautiful 5 oz silver coin series, the obverse features the left-profile portrait of President George Washington.
Purchase the ATB 2016 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park 5 oz Silver Coin from Arch City Bullion today!
