Issued Date: February 1, 2016

Subject: Shawnee National Forest

Description: The 2016 Illinois America the Beautiful quarter features the Shawnee National Forest, highlighting the unique Camel Rock formation within the Garden of the Gods. Released as the 33rd coin in the series, the reverse design showcases this natural landmark with vegetation in the foreground and a soaring red-tailed hawk above.

Design and Inscriptions:

Reverse Design: A close-up view of Camel Rock, a prominent geological feature in the Shawnee National Forest.

Reverse Inscriptions: "SHAWNEE," "ILLINOIS," "2016," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM".

Obverse Design: Features the standard 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.

Key Details:

Location: Shawnee National Forest, Illinois

Mint Locations: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco

This coin highlights the diverse, mature hardwood forests and rocky landscapes found in southern Illinois.