Mt. Shasta Mountain Climber MerlinGold®

Rising an impressive 14,179 feet, Mount Shasta is the second highest peak in the Cascade Range and the most prominent peak in northern California.

Mount Shasta's massive volcanic cone contains California's only true glaciers, which extend down along the mountain's north and east slopes. Challenged by its varied terrain and its shear size, climbers from all over the world flock to Mount Shasta to test their skill and endurance. Guarded by cascading snowfields, whipping winds, and sudden storms, the mountain's steep slopes yield only to those climbers who have come prepared for an arduous ascent.

This distinctive coin recognizes the outstanding achievement of those who have mastered Mount Shasta's difficult terrain. The obverse contains a rendering of Mount Shasta and includes its elevation. The reverse depicts a climber steadily advancing toward the summit.

Minted in MerlinGold,® a proprietary brass alloy that simulates the look and feel of gold, this coin comes sealed in a protective Lucite capsule and comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity that describes Mount Shasta in full detail.