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Yosemite National Park Quarter Released by U.S. Mint in Ceremony August 1, 2010 at 9:32 AM United States Mint Director Ed Moy, joined by National Park Service officials, today introduced to the Nation the new quarter honoring Yosemite National Park in California.  The coin's reverse (tails side) design features the iconic El Capitan, the largest granite monolith in the world. 2010 Yosemite National Park Quarter "With this quarter, the United States Mint connects America to the wonder, peace and beauty of one of its most awe-inspiring natural treasures - Yosemite National Park," Moy told the crowd. The Yosemite National Park quarter is the third released through the United States Mint America the Beautiful QuartersTM Program, a multi-year initiative to honor 56 national parks and other sites in each state, the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories.  (...) Read the rest of Yosemite National Park Quarter Released by U.S. Mint in Ceremony (507 words)