2010 (P) Hot Springs National Park Quarter

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$175 MS67 09-13-2021 eBay

Description

The 2010 (P) Hot Springs National Park Quarter is a quarter produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The U.S. Mint produced 35.6 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 10 variants, accounting for 10% of the year's production. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs featuring national parks and sites from each state and territory. The reverse depicts the facade of the Hot Springs National Park headquarters building with a thermal fountain in the foreground. Established as a federal reserve in 1832, Hot Springs is the oldest federally protected area in the United States, predating Yellowstone by 40 years. Inaugural year featuring Hot Springs (AR), Yellowstone (WY), Yosemite (CA), Grand Canyon (AZ), and Mount Hood (OR). Strong collector enthusiasm drove high first-year demand for both circulating and silver proof versions. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #418813.