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The 2010 Hot Springs National Park Quarter is the first coin issued in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. It was released in honor of the National Park in Arkansas. It’s the oldest U.S. site set aside for recreation and conservation.
History of the 2010 Hot Springs Quarter
This coin became the first one in a 56-issue series (the next one was a 2010 Yellowstone quarter). Hot Springs was chosen for the first issue because it is the earliest federally protected site in the country. It was created by Congress in 1832 even before the national park system took shape.
The Mint worked with the National Park Service to make up a design that reflected the area’s character. The final reverse shows the park’s headquarters building and the fountain in front.
“The reverse (tails) design depicts the façade of the Hot Springs National Park headquarters building with a thermal fountain in the foreground.”
— United States Mint
Official website
Philadelphia and Denver struck circulation coins; San Francisco produced proof and silver proof pieces. The quarter was released into circulation on April 19, 2010.
2010 Hot Springs Quarter Value
Type | Grade | Value |
2010-P (Philadelphia) | Circulated (G–VF) | $0.25–$0.40 |
Uncirculated (MS60) | $0.60–$1.00 | |
Uncirculated (MS63) | $1.00–$3.00 | |
Uncirculated (MS65) | $8.00–$16.00 | |
2010-D (Denver) | Circulated (G–VF) | $0.25–$0.40 |
Uncirculated (MS60) | $0.60–$1.00 | |
Uncirculated (MS63) | $1.00–$3.00 | |
Uncirculated (MS65) | $7.00–$15.00 | |
2010-S (Clad Proof) | PR65–PR69 | $2.00–$5.00 |
2010-S (Silver Proof, 90% silver) | PR65–PR69 | $5.00–$12.00 |
2010 Satin Finish (Mint Set) | Uncirculated | $2.00–$8.00 |
Disclaimer: The prices are average.
Circulation coins from Philadelphia and Denver are common and usually stay close to face value unless they reach high Mint State grades.
Proof and silver proof versions have lower mintages and stronger collector demand.
Satin-finish coins from Mint Sets show different texture and strike quality and are valued higher than standard business strikes.
2010 Hot Springs Quarter Errors
The first issue of the America the Beautiful series produced some collectible mistakes, mostly from routine die wear and striking problems. Most pieces came out clean, but enough errors reached circulation to interest collectors who search modern quarters.
Frequent 2010 Hot Springs quarter error types include:
Off-center strikes – part of the design pushed toward the rim.
Broadstrikes – a wider, flatter coin struck without the collar.
Die cracks and small breaks – raised lines or chips on the reverse, often near the building details.
Clipped planchets – curved cuts along the edge from misfed metal strips.
Less common but more desirable examples include:
Double strikes – the coin receives more than one impression.
Struck-through debris – foreign material on the die leaves an impression or void.
Missing clad layer – part of the nickel layer fails to bond, exposing the copper core.
Clear, well-defined errors usually bring the strongest premiums, especially when certified. Minor cracks or small clips exist in larger numbers and see more modest demand.
Conclusion
The Hot Springs 2010 quarter remains easy to find in circulation, but select versions offer better long-term potential, just like a 2010 Yosemite quarter. High-grade Mint State pieces, silver proofs, and satin-finish issues see the strongest collector demand, while bold errors can add an extra premium.
The emphasis on quality and eye appeal gives this first ATB issue a better chance to grow in value over time.
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