Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts George Washington, the first President of the United States of America. Around the portrait are the inscriptions „UNITED STATES OF AMERICA“, „LIBERTY“, „IN GOD WE TRUST“ and the denomination „QUARTER DOLLAR“.
Reverse: the reverse features Vicksburg National Military Park in the state of Mississippi. In the center is an armored steamship sailing along the Mississippi River during the American Civil War. Around the edge are the inscriptions „VICKSBURG“, „MISSISSIPPI“, „2011“ and „E PLURIBUS UNUM“.
About the coin: this 5 oz silver coin belongs to the America the Beautiful series dedicated to the most important national parks and historic landmarks of the United States. Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates one of the most significant campaigns of the American Civil War, which secured Union control over the Mississippi River. The coin is struck from .999 fine silver and is valued for its historical significance, highly detailed relief and collector appeal.
