Yellowstone National Park Quarter

The 2010 Yellowstone National Park Quarter was the second release of the new quarter series known as America the Beautiful Quarters. Yellowstone was established in 1872 as America's first national park. For the new quarter series it is featured second because Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas was a national reservation at an earlier date.

The reverse design selected to represent Yellowstone National Park features the famous geyser Old Faithful with American Bison in the foreground and background of the scene. This design was reviewed favorably by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. The inscriptions around the outer edge of the coin read "Yellowstone", "Wyoming", "E Pluribus Unum", and the date "2010".

Yellowstone National Park extends its borders across three states: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. It became the first National Park on March 1, 1872. The park contains a variety of wildlife and geothermal structures, including the famous Old Faithful natural geyser.

The Yellowstone Quarters were officially released into circulation on June 1, 2010. A launch ceremony was held two days later on June 3, which was well attended by collectors and park visitors.