2010-D Hot Springs National Park Quarter - Single Coin

The First Release of a Historic Series

The 2010-D Hot Springs National Park Quarter holds a special place in numismatic history as the very first release in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. This Denver Mint quarter honors Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, America's oldest federally protected area, where healing waters have drawn visitors for centuries.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Condition: Gem brilliant uncirculated
• Mint: Denver Mint (D)
• Composition: Copper-nickel clad
• Design: America the Beautiful Quarters® Program
• Year: 2010
• Quantity: Single coin
• Program Position: First release in the America the Beautiful Quarters® series
• Historical Significance: Commemorates Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, established as a federal reservation in 1832
• Collector Appeal: Inaugural coin of a landmark 11-year program celebrating 56 national sites

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Features the classic portrait of George Washington, designed by John Flanagan and refined for the America the Beautiful series. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "QUARTER DOLLAR," "LIBERTY," and "IN GOD WE TRUST" frame this timeless image.

Reverse: A serene and evocative design showcasing the historic facade of Hot Springs National Park, with a fountain in the foreground representing the thermal springs that have made this location legendary for over a century. The composition captures the elegant architecture of Bathhouse Row, where visitors have sought the healing properties of naturally heated mineral waters since the 1800s. The inscriptions "HOT SPRINGS," "ARKANSAS," "2010," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" complete this tribute to America's spa city.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

As the inaugural release of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, this coin represents the beginning of an ambitious journey to honor our nation's most treasured natural and historic sites. Hot Springs National Park's unique status as the oldest area in the National Park System adds historical depth to its numismatic significance. Whether you're starting a complete 56-coin collection or seeking a milestone piece that marks the launch of this celebrated series, this Hot Springs quarter offers both investment potential and a connection to America's commitment to preservation and natural healing.

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