I just received my 2010 America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set. I must admit, it's a nice looking set. I like the luster of silver a bit better than the clad coins. I especially like the holder. They have set the coins in the holder such that you can see the reeded edge of the coins. That's a nice touch. Regarding the designs, I like the single view, or single subject, of the coins. No collages of all sorts of different subjects scattered on the face, like so many of the earlier state quarters. I thought the small surface of the quarter would not do justice to panoramic vistas, but they did a nice job. The Yellowstone quarter has a buffalo in the foreground that gives focus to the design. The Mt Hood design is better than I thought.... it progresses from the lake to the forest to the mountain with nice detail and separation between the three different environments. But my favorite design is the Grand Canyon... it shows good perspective with great detail close up and gradually changing scales into the distance. I think this is a good start. I hope the others as just as well executed, or even better. I must admit that I don't know how the 3-inch silver rounds are going to look, but let's see. Anybody else get their set? Steve
i past on ordering the set, for now at least.. can you get any pictures? and congratulations on getting them!
i think they look better in silver too. i am not a big fan of them, but i never seen one in person. never even got a business strike in change
Atb are beauuuuuutiful coins! I received my sets and was just stunned at how beautiful the design execution is in Silver, and the quality control was overwhelmingly evident. No spots, few marks (Look at how many PF 70 Sets are for sale on EBAY). Moreover, maybe only a few will be on board when the three inch bullion are put on sale by APMEX, because these are sure to be exquisite in larger form. Nothing like them EVER in the U.S. Mint history except for that Panama gold thingy......wait, how much do those go for? I am seriously considering buying more, this being the first year. Remember what they did the first year of the State Quarters Silver Proof set? Imagine that happening again. ATB SILVER PROOFS ARE A BEST BUY.
