2015 (S) Bombay Hook National Park Quarter

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$300 MS68 06-11-2018 eBay

Description

The 2015 (S) Bombay Hook National Park Quarter is a quarter produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The U.S. Mint produced 923,960 examples, making this ranked 2nd of 15 mint variants by mintage, with less than 1% of 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 a great blue heron with a great egret against the refuge's tidal salt marsh. Bombay Hook protects one of the largest remaining tidal salt marshes in the mid-Atlantic region, providing critical habitat along the Atlantic Flyway. Homestead (NE), Kisatchie (LA), Blue Ridge Parkway (NC), Bombay Hook (DE), and Saratoga (NY) were featured. The program entered its middle years with steady collector participation. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $10 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 #545544.