5 oz 2020 America the Beautiful Salt River Bay Virgin Islands Silver Coin | United States Mint

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The Salt River Bay, located on the Island of St. Croix in the U. S Virgin Islands, is a protected landscape, which holds several watersheds, mangrove forests and endangered marine environments.

As a territory of the United States, the Island serves historical purposes; in addition, the land's immense beauty.

Initially named "Islas de Santa Ursula y las Once Mil Virgenes" or The Island of Saint Ursula and the 11,000 Virgins, upon its sighting, by Christopher Columbus, St. Croix was the first Island which Columbus and his crew set foot.

As the 53rd release in the heralded America The Beautiful Series, The United States Mint commemorates the Virgin Islands on these Brilliant Uncirculated, 5 oz, 999 pure silver coins.

On the reverse side, a red mangrove tree is depicted, which signifies the efforts to preserve the ecology on the Island.

The Red Mangrove plays a significant role in providing a habitat for crustaceans, and fish with its deep roots, while providing a natural habitat for a diverse array of species, from mammals to birds, to reptiles.

The Mangrove is essential to the preservation of ecological systems within the Island.

On the obverse is the likeness of the first President of The United States and founding father, George Washington.

The nation of issue serves as the legend, while the mottos, "Liberty" and "In God we Trust," are seen in the field which remains blank.

The highly collectible America the Beautiful series remains popular due to its commemorative themes and celebration of the Great United States.

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