2013-P Great Basin 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin Released

Since midday July 25, 2013, the United States Mint has been selling the 2013-P Great Basin National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin.

This newest America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin is the third among five appearing this year, and it honors Great Basin National Park located in east central Nevada.

At $154.95, its price is the lowest of any debuting coin in the series. This is due to the drop in price of silver on the London Fix. As with all coins composed of a precious metal, the U.S. Mint reserves the right to adjust the price if changes in the market occur. It did that earlier this month, with all the 5 ounce silver coins dropping $25.

Designs on 2013-P Great Basin National Park Silver Coins

Displayed on the reverse of this exceptionally large, three inch diameter coin is a single Bristlecone Pine tree growing on a rocky glacial moraine. Bristlecone pines are considered by some the oldest trees on Earth. Inscriptions are GREAT BASIN, NEVADA, 2013 and E PLURIBUS UNUM. The designer for the image on the reverse was Ronald D. Sanders, and the engraver was Renata Gordon.

The well-known 1932 profile portrait by John Flanagan of George Washington, the first President of the United States, graces the obverse, as it does on all of the America the Beautiful coins. Inscriptions are UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and QUARTER DOLLAR.

On the silver coin’s edge are the markings of .999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE, which describes the fineness and weight of the coin in troy ounces.

Bullion Coin vs. This Collector Coin

To differentiate these collector coins from the bullion versions that the U.S. Mint began selling last month to its network of "Authorized Purchasers," the United States Mint places the "P" mint mark below the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The "P" denotes its production at the Philadelphia Mint.

The collector silver coins are also given the uncirculated finish, encapsulated in a clear plastic holder for protection, and packaged within a presentation case that includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Ordering Information and Mintage Limit

While there are no household ordering limits, the 2013-P Great Basin National Park 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin has a maximum mintage of 25,000 units. Orders are accepted online at the Mint’s website, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, and by phone at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).

At this time and until September 30, orders placed online come with free standard shipping. The shipping price for standard is normally $4.95.

The Five 2013 America the Beautiful Silver Coins

America the Beautiful 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins that were issued earlier in the year include:

• 2013-P White Mountain National Forest 5 Ounce Silver Coins launched on May 16, 2013. Sales as of Sunday were 16,459.
• 2013-P Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Silver Coins debuted on June 6, 2013. Sales are at 11,749.

Subsequent 2013 silver coins in the program and their listed release dates include:

• 2013-P Ft. McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin in August 2013.
• 2013-P Mt. Rushmore National Memorial 5 Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin in November 2013.

These silver coins mark the sixteenth through the twentieth in the series.