National Parks

I plan on picking up the clad proof and silver proof sets of the new Quarters program. My question tho is this. The sets seem super high to me as most of the individual statehood sets of the previous program now trend for less than half the price of the new coins. Are mintage numbers causing this? Should I hold out or jump in with both feet? Where do you see the the program going? Will the silver sets remain anywhere near the current mint prices? Just pondering the situation.:scratch:

 

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I'm jumping in and ordering the silver proof sets from the mint. From what I've read, that the safest way to go. They might be a little pricier initially, but I'd rather pay a little more and have the peace of mind that they weren't tampered with or cherry picked before i get it. And in the long run, it seem like a solid bet that they won't loose value. I'm getting them for my collection though, and not investment. Well, maybe a little bit of a long term investment is part of my thinking, but mostly for pleasure

 

I'm not exactly sure what to respond to your concerns Bald. The ATB 1/4s proof set is retailing for $14.95 from the mint, and the silver set is $32.95, which is a bit higher than previously released silver proof 1/4 sets in the SH series. I think it will all come down to acceptance, and volume of sales to effect appreciation in value.

 

I cant decide.. just keep looking at the current SH sets and they are everywhere for low prices since the series has ended.

 

I think thats why, they're everywhere.

 

The ATB quarter mintages (business strike) are relatively low so far (compared to the SQ program). At first I was skeptical with the new ATB quarters, but the series is starting to grow on me. I love when others disparage the new series, as it makes me want to collect it even more. The program is going to be with us for another decade. You never know what might happen to get people excited about it at some point in the future. Collect what you enjoy to collect. TC

 

I like these coins too ,I got some off ebay, sliver NGC PF69UC 14.95 BIN each except the Yellowstone one was 17.95 BIN . I dont normaly care about coins after 1964 but these are cool ! I dont know much abouit them you say the series is over?

 

I intend to get in on the ground floor as well, having purchased both the Silver Proofs, and then Uncirculated set last Friday, I think it was. The rolls are in my collection, and some early releases have generated less than expected interest, even with notable comments on potential doubling. I will be a strong buyer the first year, because the three inch versions are set for a later release. That means the folks burnt out by State Quarters are not on board yet, as evinced by mintage levels and the rolls of both Hot Springs STILL being available from the mint. If any errors are found in the first few issues, interest may increase, but perhaps we are seeing a more reserved collecting public with these, and that's a shame, given how pretty they are. I like Top Cat's laid back philosophy: buy what you want. Good advice for all things, not just numismatics.

 

The America the Beautiful National Park series is just beginning this year.

 

The National Parks series is just begining edssco. The Statehood Quarter series was the one that has ended, but they are plentiful if you want to pick those up aswell.

 

Great ,what parks are next?

 

Taken from http://americathebeautifulquarters.statequarterguide.com:

2010 Quarters

Hot Springs National Park Arkansas April 19, 2010
Yellowstone National Park Wyoming June 1, 2010
Yosemite National Park California July 26, 2010
Grand Canyon National Park Arizona Sept 20, 2010
Mt. Hood National Forest Oregon Nov 15, 2010


2011 Quarters

Gettysburg National Military Park Pennsylvania TBD 2011
Glacier National Park Montana TBD 2011
Olympic National Park Washington TBD 2011
Vicksburg National Military Park Mississippi TBD 2011
Chickasaw National Recreation Area Oklahoma TBD 2011

 

Grand Canyon National Park Arizona Sept 20, 2010
Mt. Hood National Forest Oregon Nov 15, 2010
I already have these slabed by NGC bought in June 2010 ?​

 

Are they proofs? Maybe the proof coins all came out at once.

 

Yes they are Proofs ,NGC PF69UC

 

I just read that article and check this out , 5 oz. silver. US coin

America the Beautiful Silver Bullion
The authorizing legislation for the new quarter series also provided for a unique silver bullion coin program. For the duration of the series, over sized silver bullion duplicates of each quarter will be produced by the United States Mint. Each coin would contain 5 ounces of .999 fine silver and have a diameter of 3 inches.The designs would be an exact duplicate of each quarter, including the denomination “quarter dollar.”
The silver bullion coins will be available during the calendar year of release for the corresponding quarter. The coins will be sold through the US Mint’s network of authorized bullion dealers. The National Park Service will also be given the opportunity to purchase the coins for resale to the public, possibly repackaged as a unique collectible.

sounds good I want all of them, has anybody got one yet?

 

The 5 oz are for sale in coinage magazine.....As far as the uncirculated coins in am jumping in with both feet they are making the in low mintage numbers, way lower then the statehood quarters.

 

Does the Coinage ad say if you place an order now when they will charge your credit card and/or when you can expect delivery?

 

August 25th, 2010 "The United States Mint expects that it will begin producing 2010 National Park and Site Silver Bullion Coins later this fall. The U.S. Mint had never announced launch dates for each coin, but earlier in the year expectations were more in line with a late summer release for the first issue, with the others staggered later."

Full Article Here:http://www.parkquarters.com/bullion-quarters/2010-national-park-silver-bullion-coins/10317

 

It says 5 oz US MINT 3 INCH 9999 SILVER BULLION COINS NOW AVAILABLE Due to daily fluctuations please call or check our website for current prices and available designs.