Coin Highlights:
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Series: America the Beautiful Quarters®
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Park: Grand Canyon National Park
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Mint: Denver (D)
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Denomination: 25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)
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Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad
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Diameter: 24.3 mm
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Weight: 5.67 grams
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Edge: Reeded
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Obverse: George Washington portrait, John Flanagan design
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Reverse: Dramatic view of the Grand Canyon’s cliffs with the Colorado River flowing below
Historical Significance:
Grand Canyon National Park preserves one of the most geologically significant landscapes on Earth. Carved over millions of years by the Colorado River, the canyon reveals nearly two billion years of geological history. The quarter’s reverse captures the immense scale and layered rock formations that make the Grand Canyon a symbol of natural time and American conservation.
Collectibility:
The 2010-D Grand Canyon quarter is among the most popular issues of the America the Beautiful series due to the park’s global recognition. Circulated examples are plentiful, while Mint State coins with strong eye appeal remain desirable for collectors building complete Denver Mint sets or national park collections.
