The Hot Springs National Park Quarter was issued in 2010 as the first coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, honoring 56 national parks and sites across the United States. Hot Springs National Park, located in Arkansas, was established in 1832, making it the first federally protected area in U.S. history, even before the creation of the national park system.
The reverse design highlights the park's natural and historical beauty, featuring the fountain and architectural elements of the park headquarters, symbolizing the rejuvenating thermal springs and their cultural significance.
Features:
- Denomination: 25 cents (Quarter)
- Series: Part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program (1st release in the series).
- Design:
- Obverse: Features the classic profile of George Washington, the first President of the United States.
- Reverse: Depicts the Hot Springs National Park, showcasing the park's historic fountain and the ornate facade of the park headquarters building.
- Composition:
- Clad Version: Copper-Nickel (outer layers of copper-nickel bonded to a pure copper core).
- Silver Proof Version: 90% silver, 10% copper (available in silver proof sets).
- Diameter: 24.26 mm
- Weight: 5.67 grams (clad version).
Collectors’ Highlights:
- Available in multiple finishes:
- Circulated Coins: From Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) Mints.
- Proof Coins: Struck at the San Francisco (S) Mint.
- Silver Proof Coins: Special edition for collectors.
- A perfect addition for collectors of U.S. National Parks or those assembling the America the Beautiful Quarters series.
Celebrate the natural and historical treasures of the United States with this Hot Springs Quarter, a timeless tribute to America's first federally protected area!
