2010 NGC MS-69 PL Early Releases 5 oz America the Beautiful Yosemite Silver Coin

2010 NGC MS-69 PL Early Releases 5 oz America the Beautiful Yosemite Silver Coin

The US Mint first released the America The Beautiful Quarter Program in 2010. It consists of a special themed series of five-ounce silver coins imprinted with America’s natural treasures and rich history.

The Yosemite Silver Coin was the third coin released in 2010 and also the third in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.

Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is renowned for its waterfalls. It is located in California and became a national preservation site in 1890. Within its nearly 1,200 square miles, it also houses deep valleys, expansive meadows, and ancient giant sequoias.

These particular coins exhibit a proof-like appearance and were purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of their official release.

SD Bullion offers 2010 5 oz America the Beautiful Yosemite Silver Coins, sealed and certified by NGC as MS-69 PL Early Releases coins.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as an MS-69 PL coin by NGC;
• Proof-like appearance;
• Produced by the US Mint;
• Contains 5 oz of .999 fine silver;
• The third coin struck in 2010;
• Purchased from the US Mint within the first 30 days of public release;
• Holds a USD 0.25 face value and legal tender status;
• The standard obverse design features George Washington’s bust;
• The reverse features the Yosemite National Park.

The Design

The obverse showcases George Washington's effigy, created by John Flanagan in 1932. It is an inspired version of the former President’s official portrayal illustrated by William Cousins in 1786.

It also displays the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”

The reverse showcases El Capitan, which rises more than 3,000 feet above the valley floor and is the largest monolith of granite in the world. Inscriptions on this side read “YOSEMITE,” “CALIFORNIA,” “2010,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”

An NGC MS-69 PL “Early Releases” Coin

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is globally acclaimed for evaluating and grading coins with the Sheldon Grading Scale, which rates coins from 1 to 70 based on their condition.

For NGC, “Early Releases” refer to coins purchased from the original mint within the first 30 days of their official release and taken to its appraisal.

MS stands for Mint State. Mint State coins are shaped as business coins that have never circulated. 69 is the grade attributed to coins whose flaws are almost invisible.

PL refers to a Proof-like finish, describing coins that exhibit mirrored fields that resemble Proof coins but are actually bullion coins.

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