2020 (S) Proof Salt River Bay National Park -Silver Quarter

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$46 PR70DCAM 03-24-2024 eBay

Description

The 2020 (S) Proof Salt River Bay 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 U.S. Mint produced 490,829 examples, making this the lowest mintage among 30 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total 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 red mangrove tree in early growth stages. Salt River Bay marks the only documented site where members of a Columbus expedition set foot on what is now U.S. territory, and it protects a remarkable mangrove estuary. National Park of American Samoa (AS), Weir Farm (CT), Salt River Bay (VI), Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller (VT), and Tallgrass Prairie (KS) were featured. The final full year of the program, with pandemic-related production adjustments. 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. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $28 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 99.9% silver, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #811979.