Circulating Quality 2012-S El Yunque Quarters in Rolls and Bags

On Thursday, June 21, 2012, the United States Mint released special products for coin collectors: rolls and bags of circulating quality 2012-S El Yunque quarters from San Francisco. Each 100-coin bag is $34.95 and each 40-coin roll is $18.95.

Roll of Circulating Quality 2012-S El Yunque Quarters
A roll of circulating quality 2012-S El Yunque quarters

Normally, the U.S. Mint facility in San Francisco does not produce circulation quality quarters. Instead, it is known for striking proof quality coins of all denominations for collector sets. So the two new products are expected to be a hit with collectors. Continue reading Circulating Quality 2012-S El Yunque Quarters in Rolls and Bags

Acadia National Park Quarter Release Ceremony

An official release ceremony and coin exchange for the Acadia National Park Quarter has been announced by the United States Mint. The public ceremony marking the release of the third 2012-dated America the Beautiful Quarter® will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

Acadia National Park Quarter
Acadia National Park Quarter

According to a media advisory issued by the US Mint, the ceremony will commence beginning at 9:30 AM (ET). It will be located at the Hulls Cove Visitor Center, Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Continue reading Acadia National Park Quarter Release Ceremony

Acadia National Park Quarters in Rolls, Bags and Three Coin Set

Today, June 11, 2012, Acadia National Park Quarters made their debut in American circulation and the United States Mint began selling rolls and bags containing them. Tomorrow, June 12, 2012, the U.S. Mint will also release a special three coin set which features different numismatic versions of the quarter.

Acadia National Park Quarters in Three-Coin Set, Rolls and Bags
Acadia National Park Quarters in Three-Coin Set, Rolls and Bags

Acadia National Park quarters are the 13th released in the America the Beautiful Quarters® series that honors five national parks or sites annually between 2010 and 2020 and a final one in 2021. Continue reading Acadia National Park Quarters in Rolls, Bags and Three Coin Set