Description
Authorized by the same 2008 legislation that created the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, these bullion coins were struck by the United States Mint at Philadelphia from 2010 through 2021. Each contains five troy ounces of .999 fine silver and measures three inches across, making it one of the largest coins the Mint has produced. The coins carry a 25-cent face value, matching the quarter program, and have their weight and fineness incused on the edge.
The series honors 56 national parks and sites, issued in the order each was established, from Hot Springs National Park in 2010 to Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in 2021. Each reverse reproduces one quarter design, such as Yellowstone, Grand Canyon or Yosemite, with far more detail on the larger canvas. The obverse shows a restored version of John Flanagan’s 1932 portrait of George Washington.
Because the program has ended, available designs and years depend on existing supply. Coins are typically supplied in a random design and year, and specific sites may carry different premiums. Bullion versions carry no mintmark; separate collector versions carry a P mintmark.
Buyers value these coins for their substantial silver content in a single piece and for their meaningful American imagery. At .999 fineness, they may be considered for a self-directed IRA under the tax code’s bullion rules, subject to custodian approval.
