2010-P Hot Springs National Park Quarter - Single Coin

The Historic First Release of America the Beautiful Quarters®

The 2010-P Hot Springs National Park Quarter holds a special place in numismatic history as the very first coin released in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. This Philadelphia Mint quarter honors America's oldest national park, where healing thermal waters have drawn visitors for centuries, and marks the beginning of an ambitious 11-year journey celebrating our nation's most treasured natural and historic sites.

What Makes This Quarter Special

• Condition: Gem brilliant uncirculated
• Mint: Philadelphia Mint (P)
• 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 in Arkansas, America's oldest national park, established in 1832

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 Fordyce Bathhouse, the crown jewel of Hot Springs' famous Bathhouse Row. The composition captures the elegant Spanish Renaissance Revival architecture with its distinctive facade, ornate details, and grand entrance. A fountain in the foreground symbolizes the thermal springs that have made this site legendary for their healing properties. The inscriptions "HOT SPRINGS," "ARKANSAS," "2010," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" complete this tribute to America's spa city and the beginning of a remarkable commemorative series.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

As the inaugural release of the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program, this coin represents a milestone moment in U.S. numismatics. Hot Springs National Park's legacy as a place of healing, relaxation, and natural wonder makes it a fitting tribute to launch this ambitious series. Whether you're starting your national park quarter collection or seeking the foundation piece that began it all, this Hot Springs quarter offers both historical significance and investment appeal as the first of 56 quarters celebrating America's national treasures.

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