2019-S ATB Quarter Frank Church River of No Return Silver Proof

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The 2019 San Francisco minted silver proof quarter brings the rugged beauty of Idaho's wilderness into sharp focus. Marking the fiftieth release in a celebrated fifty-six coin program, this piece is struck in 0.199 troy ounces of 99.9 percent pure silver. The reverse design captures the raw energy of the American West, depicting a lone boater navigating a wooden drift boat through the churning rapids of the Salmon River, framed by towering cliffs, evergreen trees, and distant mountains. This specific wilderness area spans 2.367 million acres of protected mountain ranges, diverse wildlife habitats, and wild waters. Originally established by Congress through the Central Idaho Wilderness Act of 1980, the preserve was renamed in 1984 to honor Senator Frank Church. His legislative legacy includes sponsoring the pivotal Wilderness Act of 1964 as well as the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968, both of which helped safeguard the very landscapes celebrated on this coin. The obverse features the classic portrait of George Washington, accompanied by the 'S' mint mark indicating its origin at the San Francisco Mint. Traditional inscriptions on the obverse include "United States of America", "Liberty", "In God We Trust", and "Quarter Dollar". The reverse is inscribed with "River of No Return", "Idaho", "2019", and "E Pluribus Unum", completing a tribute to one of the nation's most formidable natural sanctuaries.