2015 (S) Proof Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Silver Quarter

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The 2015 (S) Proof Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge - 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 490,829 silver proof Bombay Hook quarters dated 2015. 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. 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. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #539699.