National Parks of USA 2010 Complete set (D) UNC

Hot Springs National Park Quarter – The Hot Springs National Park Quarter was released into circulation on April 19, 2010 with an official launch ceremony occurring the following day. The coins honoured the national park which is located in the state of Arkansas.

Shown on the reverse of the coin is an image of the facade of the Hot Springs National Park Headquarters Building with a thermal fountain in front of it. The reverse was designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart and sculpted by Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna

Yellowstone National Park Quarter – The Yellowstone National Park Quarter entered into circulation on June 1, 2010 honouring the national park which is located in the state of Wyoming. A ceremony held at the park was hosted by the Mint on June 3, 2010.

Depicting two of Yellowstone’s most famous icons, the reverse of the Yellowstone Quarter shows two American Bison with Old Faithful Geyser. The reverse was designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart

Yosemite National Park Quarter – The Yosemite National Park Quarter honours the national park located in the state of California and was released into circulation on July 26, 2010. The Mint held the official launch ceremony three days later on July 29, 2010.

For the reverse of this quarter, a view of El Capitan was shown. This massive granite cliff serves as an icon for the park and can be seen from the Yosemite Valley where most visitors spend their time in the park. The reverse was designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill.

Grand Canyon National Park Quarter – The Grand Canyon National Park Quarter first entered into circulation on September 20, 2010 with an official launch held by the Mint on September 21, 2010. The coin honours the national park located in the state of Arizona.

Showing just a portion of the Grand Canyon, the reverse of the coin depicts the granaries above the Nankoweap Delta in Marble Canyon near the Colorado River. It was designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill.

Mount Hood National Forest Quarter – Honouring the first non-National-Park site in the program, the Mount Hood National Forest Quarter was released into circulation on November 15, 2010. The Mint held the official ceremony for the launch on November 17, 2010.

Depicted on the reverse of this quarter is Lost Lake with the large Mount Hood shown off in the distance. The reverse of the Mound Hood Quarter was designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill