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The 2010 Grand Canyon Quarter is the fourth coin in the America the Beautiful series. It features a view of Marble Canyon with the Colorado River below.
Overview — The 2010 Grand Canyon Quarter
The Grand Canyon had been protected for many years—first as a forest reserve, then as a national monument in 1908, and finally as a national park in 1919—so it fit naturally into a program that is devoted to major American landmarks.
The Grand Canyon earned its place on the coin because it is:
one of the country’s most recognizable natural features,
a long-standing symbol of early conservation efforts,
a site with strong historical and geological importance,
a landscape millions of visitors know firsthand.
“The selection of Grand Canyon National Park for commemoration in the America the Beautiful Quarter series was, in many respects, an inevitability... The coin is thus a numismatic monument to this ideal and to the decades of political struggle that enshrined it in law.”
— Charles Morgan & Hubert Walker, respected numismatic writers and editors
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2010 Grand Canyon Quarter Specifications
Year of Issue | 2010 |
Obverse Designer | John Flanagan (modified by William Cousins) |
Reverse Designer | Phebe Hemphill |
Composition (Circulation) | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad) |
Composition (Silver Proof) | 90% silver, 10% copper |
Weight (Clad) | 5.67 g |
Weight (Silver Proof) | 6.25 g |
Diameter | 24.26 mm |
Thickness | 1.75 mm |
Edge | Reeded |
Mintage (P) | ~34.8 million |
Mintage (D) | ~35.4 million |
Mintage (S Clad Proof) | ~1.4 million |
Mintage (S Silver Proof) | ~726,000 |
Read further about ATB quarters: 2011 Gettysburg.
2010 Grand Canyon Quarter Value Chart
Type | Grade | Value |
2010-P (Philadelphia) | Circulated (G–VF) | $0.25–$0.40 |
MS60 | $0.60–$1.00 | |
MS63 | $1.00–$3.00 | |
MS65 | $7.00–$15.00 | |
2010-D (Denver) | Circulated (G–VF) | $0.25–$0.40 |
MS60 | $0.60–$1.00 | |
MS63 | $1.00–$3.00 | |
MS65 | $6.00–$14.00 | |
2010-S Clad Proof | PR65–PR69 | $2.00–$5.00 |
2010-S Silver Proof (90% silver) | PR65–PR69 | $7.00–$14.00 |
2010 Satin Finish (Mint Set) | Uncirculated | $2.00–$7.00 |
Disclaimer: The prices above are average and may vary.
MS66 examples of a 2010 Grand Canyon National Park quarter may sell higher. The total price depends on strike, surfaces, and demand.
Silver proof coins carry both numismatic and metal value; spot silver levels affect pricing.
Proof coins with deep cameo contrast or top numeric grades usually trade at the upper end of the ranges.
As with other 2010 ATB quarters, such as the 2010 Mount Hood piece, circulation strikes are common; premiums appear on high-grade and specialty issues.
2010 Grand Canyon Quarter Errors and Varieties
The coin may have collectible mistakes that come from planchet flaws, die wear, or striking issues. Most are usual for modern quarters, but some examples may become special.
Common Errors
Off-center strikes – the coin isn’t centered during striking. It leaves part of the design pushed toward the rim.
Broadstrikes – the collar doesn’t hold the planchet. It produces a wider coin with a soft outer edge.
Die cracks and small breaks – raised lines or bumps caused by aging dies, often seen near the rim or across the canyon details.
Clipped planchets – curved sections missing from the rim, usually from a misfeed in the blank-cutting process.
Struck-through debris – bits of material on the die leave shallow marks or missing details.
Less Common Errors
Double strikes with two impressions visible.
Missing clad layer sections that expose the copper core.
Light die deterioration doubling on lettering or numbers.
Bold, visually clear errors tend to be more expensive and draw the most interest; minor die cracks or light shifts are more common and bring less cash.
Conclusion
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