Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, America the Beautiful 5 oz. Silver Design
The reverse design of this issue features the image of one American Airman with two P-51 Mustang aircraft soaring in the background sky. The phrase "They fought two wars" appears over the image, referencing not only the global struggle against totalitarianism but also the struggle against racism at home. Reverse rim inscriptions include “TUSKEGEE AIRMEN,” “ALABAMA,” “2021,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The image was designed by Chris Costello and sculpted by Phebe Hemphill.
The obverse portrait featured in the America the Beautiful series is the iconic image of George Washington. The portrait was designed in 1932 by John Flanagan for the circulating U.S. 25 cent piece. It was based on the bust sculpted by artist Jean-Antoine Houdin which now resides in the permanent collection celebrating Mr. Washington at his home and historic site in Mt. Vernon, Virginia. Obverse inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "QUARTER DOLLAR."