2010 5 oz ATB Yosemite Silver Coin - BU

The third issue in the U.S. Mint's America the Beautiful (ATB) bullion series, the 2010 Yosemite National Park 5 oz Silver Coin honors one of the most majestic natural landscapes in the United States. Located in California's Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park is renowned for its soaring granite cliffs, ancient sequoias, and pristine wilderness.

Historical Insight:

Yosemite National Park, established in 1890, represents the heart of the American conservation movement. The preservation efforts led by naturalist John Muir and others helped set the precedent for protecting national treasures for future generations. The El Capitan design on this coin pays homage to the park's towering beauty and its lasting influence on American environmental consciousness.

As part of the inaugural year of the ATB program, the 2010 Yosemite Silver Coin remains one of the most desirable issues in the series, valued for its artistry, size, and silver content.

Highlights:

• Contains: 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Obverse: Classic profile of George Washington, originally designed by John Flanagan
• Reverse: Features the iconic El Capitan, a towering granite monolith that dominates the Yosemite Valley, along with the inscriptions "YOSEMITE," "CALIFORNIA," "2010," and "E PLURIBUS UNUM"
• Edge: Smooth with incused ".999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE"
• Minted by: United States Mint