Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Quarter
America the Beautiful Quarters
- Year of Issue: 2020
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 110-456
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Background
The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Kansas encompasses nearly 11,000 acres and is located in the heart of the Flint Hills–the largest expanse of tallgrass prairie left in North America. It is the only unit of the National Park Service dedicated to the rich, natural history of the tallgrass prairie. Authorized in 1996, the enabling legislation for the preserve also directed the National Park Service to interpret the region’s ranching legacy; a portion of the preserve is still grazed by cattle.
Characteristics
The reverse (tails) design depicts a skyward view of a Regal Fritillary butterfly against a backdrop of Big Bluestem and Indian grasses, iconic to Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- QUARTER DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- TALLGRASS PRAIRIE
- KANSAS
- 2020
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Reverse- Sculptor: Renata Gordon, Medallic Artist
- Designer: Emily Damstra, Artistic Infusion Program