USA 25 cents Yellowstone National Park Quarter 2010
USA, San Francisco
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ¼ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 470 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel plated Copper |
| thickness | 1.75 mm |
| diameter | 24.26 mm |
| weight | 5.67 g |
Obverse:
Head of state
Creators:
John Flanagan (JF), William Cousins (WC)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
QUARTER DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse:
Animals
Nature
Creators:
Don Everhart (DE)
2010
E PLURIBUS UNUM
WYOMING
YELLOWSTONE
Introduction of Coins
Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Parkis the second quarter in the America the Beautiful series. The reverse of the coin features a bison and Old Faithful, the regularly erupting geyser that is the park’s most famous attraction. Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, and remains a premier destination for outdoor recreation. Almost all of Yellowstone’s 3,472 square miles are in northwest Wyoming, though it does also spill over into Montana and Idaho.Read More
