Obverse. Photo © United States Mint
  • 1 Dollar 2016, KM# 645, United States of America (USA), 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service
  • 1 Dollar 2016, KM# 645, United States of America (USA), 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service
  • 1 Dollar 2016, KM# 645, United States of America (USA), 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service, Box
Description

The 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service 2016 Silver Dollar Uncirculated Coin celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. This coin is produced at the U.S. Mint at Philadelphia and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. It highlights the cultural and natural heritage that can be found throughout these sites. The design pays homage to the sights, sounds, and awe inspiring visuals that bring visitors from all over the world.

The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government that manages all U.S. national parks, many American national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. It was created on August 25, 1916, by Congress.

The 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service Commemorative Coin Program includes a five-dollar gold coin, a silver dollar, and a half dollar clad coin.

Obverse

Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful geyser and a bison.

Designer and engraver: Joseph Menna (JFM)

LIBERTY
IN GOD
WE
TRUST
1916
2016
P
JFM
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CENTENNIAL

Reverse

A Latina Folklórico dancer and the National Park Service logo, representing the multi-faceted cultural experience found in America’s national parks.

The elements on the National Park Service logo represent the major facets of the national park system. The Sequoia tree and bison represent vegetation and wildlife, the mountains and water represent scenic and recreational values, and the arrowhead represents historical and archeological values. The bison is also the symbol of the Department of the Interior. The logo became the official logo on July 20, 1951, replacing the previous emblem of a Sequoia cone, and has been used ever since. The design was slightly updated in 2001, and a few different renderings are used today.

Designer: Chris Costello (CTC)
Engraver: Jim Licaretz (JL)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HERITAGE·CULTURE·PRIDE
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
$1
CTC JL

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.900
Weight 26.73 g
Diameter 38.1 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Philadelphia Mint (P)

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