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 Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in the state of Kentucky. In the center is a frontiersman dressed in pioneer scout clothing holding a rifle, symbolizing the first settlers traveling westward across America. The field also includes the inscription „FIRST DOORWAY TO THE WEST“. Around the edge are the inscriptions „CUMBERLAND GAP“, „KENTUCKY“, „2015“ 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. Cumberland Gap was one of the most important passages used by pioneers traveling westward during the 18th and 19th centuries. The coin is struck from .999 fine silver and is admired for its historical theme, highly detailed relief and collector value.
