With each coin struck in lustrous 90 percent silver, also known as “coin silver,” the 2015 edition of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set features the sixth release of five quarters in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. In 2015, the sites being featured are:
The 2015 reverse (tails) of these coins honor the sites below with the following designs:
Homestead National Monument of America in Nebraska:
This design represents the three fundamentals of survival common to all homesteaders: food, shelter and water. Inscriptions are “HOMESTEAD, NEBRASKA,” “2015” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana:
This design features a wild turkey over blue stem grass with long leaf pine in the background. Inscriptions are “KISATCHIE, LOUISIANA,” “2015” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina:
This design depicts the grace and curvature of the road hugging the side of a mountain, with the North Carolina state flower in the background. Inscriptions are “BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY, NORTH CAROLINA,” “2015” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge:
This design features a great blue heron in the foreground and a great egret in the background. Inscriptions are “BOMBAY HOOK, DELAWARE,” “2015” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Saratoga National Historical Park in New York:
This reverse design depicts a close-up of the moment General John Burgoyne surrendered his sword to General Horatio Gates, a turning point many believe marked the ‘beginning of the end of the American Revolutionary War.’ Inscriptions are “BRITISH SURRENDER 1777,” “SARATOGA, NEW YORK,” “2015” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Each quarter bears the “S” mint mark of the United States Mint at San Francisco.
In this set you will receive all five of the 2015 silver quarters in pristine proof condition, protectively encased in a clear plastic lens, with certificate of authenticity. This set is a stunning example of the United States Mint’s commitment to quality and excellence.
