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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Mount Hood National Forest Silver Uncirculated Coin Release

 

The U.S. Mint will release the Mount Hood National Forest Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin beginning at noon Eastern Time on Thursday, July 28, 2011. Its opening price will be $279.95, although the Mint indicates that could change should precious metals prices swing significantly.

Mount Hood National Forest Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin

U.S. Mint image of the Mount Hood National Forest Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin - Click Image to Enlarge

The 3.0 inch diameter, .999 fine Mount Hood Silver Coin features the same design as the circulating Mount Hood Quarter which was released into circulation on November 15 and ceremoniously launched on November 17. The reverse, designed by Phebe Hemphill, features a scene of Lost Lake with Mount Hood in the background.

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