4680) "Bryce Canyon National Park - Topography", Cook Islands: A $25 5 oz Silver Proof Coin minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich on behalf of Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.09.2026:
Bryce Canyon National
Park is a national park of the United States located in
southwestern Utah.
The major feature of the park is Bryce Canyon, which, despite its name, is not a canyon but a collection of giant natural amphitheaters along the eastern side of the Paunsaugunt Plateau.
Bryce is distinctive due to geological structures called hoodoos, formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rock. The red, orange, and white colors of the rocks provide distinctive views for park visitors. Bryce Canyon National Park is much smaller and sits at a much higher elevation than nearby Zion National Park.
The rim at Bryce varies from 8,000 to 9,000 feet (2,400 to 2,700 m).
The area is in
portions of Garfield County and Kane County:
It was settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1850s and was named after Ebenezer Bryce, who homesteaded in the area in 1874.
The area was originally designated as a national monument by President Warren G. Harding in 1923 and was redesignated as a national park by Congress in 1928.
The park spans three life zones, with forests and meadows supporting diverse animal life. The park contains 1000 plant species, 59 mammal species, and at least 100 species of birds.
The park covers 35,835 acres (14,502 ha) in southwestern Utah, at an altitude of 8,000 to 9,000 ft (2,400 to 2,700 m).
The park is about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of and 1,000 feet (300 m) higher than Zion National Park.
Bryce Canyon National Park lies within the Colorado Plateau geographic province of North America and straddles the southeastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau west of Paunsaugunt Faults (Paunsaugunt is Paiute for "home of the beaver").
Park visitors arrive at the plateau and look over its edge toward a valley containing the fault and the Paria River just beyond it (Paria is Paiute for "muddy or elk water"). The Kaiparowits Plateau is on the eastern opposite side of the valley.
Bryce Canyon was not
formed from erosion initiated from a central stream, meaning it technically is
not a canyon.
Instead headward erosion excavated large amphitheatre-shaped features in the Cenozoic-aged rocks of the Paunsaugunt Plateau.
This erosion resulted in colourful pinnacles called hoodoos that are up to 200 feet (60 m) high.
An example of amphitheatres with hoodoos in the same formation but at a higher elevation is in Cedar Breaks National Monument, which is 25 miles (40 km) to the west on the Markagunt Plateau.
Rainbow Point,
the highest part of the park at 9,105 feet (2,775 m), is at the end of the
18-mile (29 km) scenic drive.
From there, Aquarius Plateau, Bryce Amphitheatre, the Henry Mountains, the Vermilion Cliffs and the White Cliffs can be seen.
Yellow Creek,
where it exits the park in the northeast section, is the lowest part of the
park at 6,620 feet (2,020 m)
Native American
habitation:
Little is known about early human habitation in the area. Archaeological surveys of the Paunsaugunt Plateau indicate that people have lived in the area for at least 10,000 years. Basketmaker Anasazi artifacts thousands of years old were found south of the park. Other artifacts from the Pueblo-period Anasazi and the Fremont culture (up to the mid-12th century) were found.
The Paiute Native Americans moved into the area around the time that the other cultures left.
These Native Americans hunted and gathered for most of their food, while supplementing their diet with cultivated plants.
The Paiute developed a mythology surrounding the hoodoos. They believed that they were the Legend People whom the trickster Coyote turned to stone due to their bad deeds.
The Topography Coin Series coordinated by the Coin Invest trust (CIT):
The successful "Topography" series takes collectors to some of the most fascinating natural wonders of our earth.
This issue is dedicated to the famous Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, USA – a landscape that is world-famous for its unique red rock formations and spectacular canyons.
Bryce Canyon was formed over millions of years by wind, water and erosion. Particularly characteristic are the so-called "hoodoos" – bizarre, tower-like stone columns that protrude from the landscape like natural sculptures.
The Reverse of the 25 Dollars Silver Proof Coin
The coin implements this impressive topography in an extraordinary way.
The detailed deep relief design creates an almost three-dimensional impression of the rugged canyon landscape. Colouring and shadows give the motif additional depth and make the natural structures look alive.
With its large diameter of 50.00 mm and the high weight of 5.00 ounces of silver, this edition offers plenty of room for the finest details.
An impressive tribute to one of North America's most spectacular natural wonders.
The Presentation Box/Case showcases the $25 Silver Coin. with the topography of Bryce National Park,
The coin is sealed in a case with its Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The specifications of
this Coin are:
Country: Cook
Islands
Coin Quality: Proof
(P)
Nominal value: 25
Dollars
Weight: 5.00
oz
Size/Dimensions: 50.00 mm
Year: 2026
Metal Composition/Material: Silver
Fineness: 0.9999
Edition/Mintage: 777
pcs
Shape: Round
Special feature: stained
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