Just as the Hot Springs America the Beautiful 5-ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin sells out, the Yellowstone America the Beautiful 5-ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin is set to takes its place.
Buyers ordered all 27,000 of the Hot Springs ATB silver uncirculated coin between its release on April 28 and sell out on May 12. As of the 15th, those still hoping to get one of the .999 fine silver coins from the United States Mint can still sign up on a waiting list. One waiting list entry will be fulfilled after the cancellation of an existing order. The Mint indicates it will fulfill waiting list orders on a "first-in, first-served basis."
Up next from the Mint in the 5-ounce realm is the second issue in the America the Beautiful Silver Uncirculated Coin series. This one honors Yellowstone National Park for the state of Wyoming. Like the Hot Springs ATB coin, it has a mintage of 27,000 and is expected to launch with a price tag of $279.95 on May 17 at 12:00 noon Eastern Time.
The Hot Springs release brought down the Mint’s online ordering system as buyer’s rushed to place orders all within a short time span. Since it did not sell out as quickly as many expected and was instead available for a full two weeks, many collectors may decide to avoid placing a Yellowstone order early, thereby avoiding potential delays and difficulties.
Like the already sold out 5-ounce bullion version and the smaller quarter, the Yellowstone ATB silver uncirculated coin features a reverse design of Old Faithful with a bison in the foreground. The coin was both designed and sculpted by Don Everhart. The obverse features the familiar portrait of George Washington.
When available, the Yellowstone silver coin pay be purchased online at http://catalog.usmint.gov/ or by calling the United States Mint at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). There is a one coin per household limit and a shipping and handling charge of $4.95 for domestic orders.
Subsequent 2010 silver uncirculated coins will honor Yosemite National Park (California), Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona) and Mount Hood National Forest (Oregon). The 2011-dated National Park silver coins are also expected out this year.
