The 2019 United States Mint America the Beautiful Silver Proof Quarters set includes all five 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters minted in 99.9 percent silver.
This is the first time the US Mint has released Proof Quarters in .999 fine silver. You can buy these Silver Proof Quarters sets online for a small premium over the silver spot price, which makes them great for stackers, investors, and collectors.
The silver in these coins is visible when you compare the coin’s edge to a standard-clad coin. On a standard clad coin, a line of copper will be visible along the reeded edge, while on these quarters, all you will see is silver.
The First Silver Proof Quarters in .999 Fine Silver
The 2019 edition of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof Set is the 10th annual release of five quarters in the series.
State Quarters Designs
Each coin in this series has a common obverse (heads) with the 1932 portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan. The obverse inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”
The 2019 reverse (tails) is unique to each coin and honors these treasured sites with unique designs:
Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts
The design depicts a mill girl working at a power loom with its prominent circular bobbin battery. Through the window, a view of Lowell, including the notable Boott Mill clock tower, is seen. The inscriptions are “LOWELL,” “MASSACHUSETTS,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
American Memorial Park in the Northern Mariana Islands
The design depicts a young woman in traditional dress at the front of the Flag Circle and Court of Honor. She is resting her hand on the plaque whose text honors the sacrifice of those who died during the Marianas Campaign of World War II. Inscriptions are “AMERICAN MEMORIAL PARK,” “N. MARIANA ISLANDS,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
War in the Pacific National Historical Park in Guam
The design portrays American forces coming ashore at Asan Bay, strengthening the number of troops on the island in the fight for Guam and its eventual liberation. Inscriptions are “WAR IN THE PACIFIC,” “GUAM,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas
This design depicts elements of the Spanish Colonial Real coin to pay tribute to the missions. Within the quadrants are symbols of the missions:
- Wheat symbolizes farming.
- The arches and bell symbolize community.
- A lion represents Spanish cultural heritage.
- A symbol of the San Antonio River represents irrigation methods and life-sustaining resources.
Inscriptions are “SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS,” “TEXAS,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho
This design depicts a piloted drift boat on the rushing river encompassed by the trees and rock formations of the Wilderness. Inscriptions are “RIVER OF NO RETURN,” “WILDERNESS,” “IDAHO,” “2019,” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
.999 Silver Proof Coin Specifications
| Denomination: | Quarter (25 cents) |
|---|---|
| Finish: | Proof |
| Composition: | 99.9% silver |
| Weight: | 6.343 grams |
| Diameter: | 0.955 inch (24.26 mm) |
| Edge: | Reeded |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | San Francisco – S |
Each quarter in the set is minted from .999 fine silver, the first time the US Mint has ever produced quarters in .999 silver. Each coin has a face value of 25 cents and weighs 6.343 grams (.203 troy ounces).
The complete set of five 2019 American, The Beautiful Proof Quarters, contains slightly more than one troy ounce of fine silver.
Where To Buy 90% Silver Proof State Quarters
You can buy these silver proof quarters from various online bullion dealers and eBay, and they are perfect for stacking when you can find them for a low premium. They also make an excellent gift for investors, bullion enthusiasts, silver stackers, and coin collectors.
UPDATE: Prices are rising in the 2019 Silver Proof Quarter! Prices and premiums may continue to rise as collectors and investors buy up all of these!