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2012 (P) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Quarter

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2012

Denomination

Quarter

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021

Designer

John Flanagan/Charles Vickers

Mintage

46,200,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

Weight

5.67g

Diameter

24.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$0.25 - $2.5

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$875 MS68 10-02-2022 eBay

Description

The 2012 (P) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Quarter is a quarter from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the America the Beautiful Quarters 2010-2021 series. The U.S. Mint produced 46.2 million examples, making this ranked 13th of 16 mint variants by mintage, with 8% of production. The obverse features George Washington facing left, based on a 1786 bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon and the reverse displays unique designs featuring national parks and sites from each state and territory. The reverse depicts a dramatic eruption on the east rift zone of Kilauea Volcano. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses two of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. El Yunque (PR), Chaco Culture (NM), Acadia (ME), Hawai'i Volcanoes (HI), and Denali (AK) were featured. El Yunque marked the first U.S. territory site in the program. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $3 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 5.67 grams, 24.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #510072.