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The 2010 Hot Springs National Park Quarter was the first release of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The new series of circulating quarter dollars features National Parks and sites from around the country in the order federally designated. One location has been selected from each of the 50 states, 5 U.S. territories, and District of Columbia to be featured on a unique reverse design.
The design for the Hot Springs Quarter features the ornate facade of the main park building. One of park’s many fountains appears in the foreground of the image. The inscriptions read “Hot Springs”, “Arkansas”, ” E Pluribus Unum”, and the date “2010?. The reverse was designed by Don Everhart and sculpted by Joseph Menna.
On the obverse of the coin is a portrait of George Washington, originally designed by John Flanagan for the 1932 Washington Quarter. The original details have been restored following the small modifications made during more than seven decades of continuous use on the quarter dollar. This obverse will be used for all America the Beautiful Quarters.
The Hot Springs National Park Quarter was released into circulation on April 19, 2010 with an official launch ceremony held at the park on the following day. The United States Mint also offered an assortment of products which included the quarter such as numismatic bags, rolls, and various sets.