At its centre, the obverse of the coin shows the portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States (1789 – 1797), facing left. He has long hear, tied below the neck with a ribbon.
The designer’s initials JF (for John Flanagan) are in relief on the neck truncation, followed by those of the engraver: WC (for William Cousins).
To the left of the portrait, the inscription LIBERTY. On three lines to the right, the motto IN GOD WE TRUST.
Around above, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Around below, the value and denomination in words: QUARTER DOLLAR.
Reverse
The reverse of the coin shows an image of a portion of Crater Lake in Oregon, viewed from the south-southwest rim to include Wizard Island and Watchman and Hillman Peaks in the lake’s rim. Above left, the inscription CRATER LAKE.
The designer’s initials DW (for Donna Weaver) are below right.
The state’s name OREGON is around above, under which the date of its admission into the Union, 1859.
Around below, the date of issue 2005 and the motto Out of many, one” – signifying unity in diversity- E-PLURIBUS UNUM.
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