2014 (S) Proof Great Sand Dunes National Park - Silver Quarter

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The 2014 (S) Proof Great Sand Dunes National Park - Silver Quarter is a proof quarter struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 501,944 silver proof Great Sand Dunes quarters dated 2014. 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 a father and son near a creek bed with sand dunes and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains behind. Great Sand Dunes contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, rising to about 740 feet. Great Smoky Mountains (TN), Shenandoah (VA), Arches (UT), Great Sand Dunes (CO), and Everglades (FL) were honored. Great Smoky Mountains, the most visited national park, drew broad collector interest. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Auction record: $121 PR69DCAM 08-03-2021 eBay. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #524154.