A head of George Washington, the first President of the United States, facing left.

Designer: John Flanagan (JF), 1932 version from a 1786 bust by Houdon / William Cousins.

Salmon leaping in front of Mount Rainier.

Mount Rainier, Mount Tacoma, or Mount Tahoma is the highest mountain of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, and the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington. It is a large active stratovolcano located 54 miles (87 km) south-southeast of Seattle. Mt. Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, and it is on the Decade Volcano list.

The king salmon, shown breaching the water, is an important fish in Washington State's ecosystem. It was included in the coin's design partly to pay tribute to the Native American residents who relied on it for sustenance before the arrival of American pioneers, and partly because it is an iconic image of the Pacific Northwest.

The state's nickname "Evergreen" was proposed in 1890 by Charles T. Conover of Seattle, Washington. The name proved popular as the forests were full of evergreen trees and the abundance of rain keeps the shrubbery and grasses green throughout the year. Although that nickname is widely used by the state, appearing on vehicle license plates for instance, it has not been officially adopted.

Engraver: Charles L. Vickers (CLV).