
Coin Highlights: Contains 5 oz of .999 fine Silver. Encapsulated in a NGC holder, certifying the coin as SP-69. The Early Release and First Release designations ensure that this coin was received by NGC within the first 30 days of release from the mint. This collector version America The Beautiful coin features a beautiful Burnished Finish and the "P" mint mark. The edge has the purity and metal content inscribed. Obverse: Portrait of George Washington originally designed by John Flanagan, with the inscriptions of "United States of America", "Liberty", "In God We Trust" and "Quarter Dollar". Reverse: An upward view of a Regal Fritillary butterfly as it's flying among Big Bluestem and Indian grasses. Guaranteed by the U.S. Mint. These coins are sought after by investors for their .999 fine Silver content, and demanded by collectors for their artistic value. SP-70 coins are prized as the finest examples available, and are a great way to collect this series. Add this attractive coin to your cart today!Tallgrass Prairie National PreserveTallgrass Prairie National Preserve is a new type of national park wherein the land is managed by the National Park Service, but privately owned. 1991 legislation called for the creation of the Preserve, but local groups objected to National Park Service ownership. In 1994, senators Kassebaum-Baker and Bob Dole introduced a bill to allow for the creation of the national preserve while limiting National Park Service ownership to no more than 180 acres of the total area. Located in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, north of Strong City, the 10,894 acre Spring Hill/Z-Bar Ranch, comprising today's preserve, was purchased by the private National Park Trust. In 2005 it sold again to The Nature Conservancy. Today the preserve protects a large section of tallgrass prairie habitat and is home to a growing herd of bison. Over 40 miles of hiking trails are maintained on the property as well, allowing visitors to hike the scenic gras