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By Tanda Gmiter | tgmiter@mlive.com

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is in the spotlight today as the U.S. Mint holds a special ceremony in the Upper Peninsula to launch a Michigan quarter boasting a picture of one of the park's iconic views.

The new coin featuring the park's Chapel Rock sandstone formation topped with a pine tree is part of the U.S. Mint's America the Beautiful Quarters Program.

A ceremony is being held Wednesday morning in Munising to mark the occasion.

There will be a ceremonial coin pour, and an exchange of $10 rolls of the new quarters.

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North Country National Scenic Trail near the Hurricane River at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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The Pictured Rocks quarter with the special design on the reverse side is the 41st design in the series. When the program finishes its 12-year run, it will have honored 56 national parks and other sites.

Each year, at least five new quarter designs are released.

Pictured Rocks is the first design of 2018.

Another design honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - also in the Great Lakes - is next on the production list.

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Munising Falls is located along the westernmost portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. A paved path takes visitors past a bubbling stream with multiple viewing platforms in which to enjoy the falls.

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Chapel Rock at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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Pictured Rocks is a four-season destination near Munising, along the shore of Lake Superior. Named after its steep, multi-colored cliffs, the park is a draw for hikers, paddlers and, in the winter, ice climbers.

It's known for its distinct sandstone formations like Chapel Rock and Miners Castle.

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Chapel Creeks turns into Chapel Falls, located in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore park. An easy, wide, and flat 1.2 mile trail through a beautiful wooded area leads you to the falls. Once at the falls there are multiple areas in which to view and enjoy the site.

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Ice covered with sand can be seen floating in Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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Grand Sable Dunes near Grand Marais at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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Au Sable Light Station near Grand Marais in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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A beach at Pictured Rocks after a 2017 storm.

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Sunset on the water at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

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A cross-country ski trail in Pictured Rocks.

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A frozen waterfall

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Ice caves at Pictured Rocks

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