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Whitman National Park Quarters Collector Map with 2012-S El Yunque Quarter

Whitman National Park Quarters Collector Map featuring a blue cover with a bonus 'S' mintmark quarter.

Estimated value

$15 - $35

Rarity

Common(2/10)

Category

Collectibles

Brand

Whitman

Era

2012-2021

Origin

🇺🇸 United States

Authenticity

Very High(95%)
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WHITMAN NATIONAL PARK QUARTERS COLLECTOR MAP WITH 2012-S EL YUNQUE QUARTER: IDENTIFICATION

This oversized numismatic display folder, manufactured by Whitman Publishing, features a three-panel fold-out map of the United States designed to house the 56 quarters of the America the Beautiful Quarters series (2010-2021). The cover explicitly highlights the inclusion of a business-strike San Francisco Mint ('S' mintmark) quarter, which was a specific marketing deviation from the standard Philadelphia and Denver strikes produced for general circulation during this period. The physical object consists of cardboard with gloss-laminated paper and die-cut circular recesses for friction-fit coin insertion.

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CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Mid-Century Americana1940-1960

The habit of hobbyist 'pocket change' collecting defined by the 1950s Lincoln Cent folders.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Intergenerational gift-giving intended to foster historical literacy and financial discipline in children.

Meaning Through Time

Pre-1964

Quarters were primarily valued for silver content (90%).

Modern Era

Quarters are valued as modular commemorative art and historical documentation representing national identity.

PRODUCTION PERIOD

Following the success of the 1999-2008 State Quarters program, the U.S. Mint launched the America the Beautiful Quarters program in 2010. In 2012, under Director Richard A. Peterson, the Mint resumed striking 'S' mintmark quarters for collectors in circulating finish—the first time since 1954 that ...
Following the success of the 1999-2008 State Quarters program, the U.S. Mint launched the America the Beautiful Quarters program in 2010. In 2012, under Director Richard A. Peterson, the Mint resumed striking 'S' mintmark quarters for collectors in circulating finish—the first time since 1954 that the San Francisco Mint produced a business-strike quarter for sale. Whitman, a dominant name in coin supplies since 1934, produced this specific map to capitalize on the El Yunque National Forest site release, which was the first design of 2012.

COLLECTOR NOTES

1

The 'S' mintmark quarter included in this set was never released into general circulation and had to be purchased directly from the U.S. Mint or secondary distributors like Whitman.

2

Whitman's blue folder design has remained a numismatic standard since the patenting of the friction-fit coin hole in 1938.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%
CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 18 collectibles items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

  • Mass produced historically
  • High survival rate
  • Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

  • High-volume commercial printing consistent with Whitman manufacturing
  • Contains specific U.S. Mint mintage details for the 2012 San Francisco program
How does authenticity detection work?

COLLECTOR SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Cabinet of Curiosities Generalist

Interdisciplinary Investigator

High confidence due to clearly visible branding, current market availability, and distinct numismatic program markings that align with 2012 production.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Whitman brand name and URL clearly displayed at the bottom of the cover.
  • 2Prominent marketing text referencing the 2012 program revival of San Francisco business strikes.
  • 3Presence of an uncirculated 2012-S quarter in the central 'Bonus' window.
  • 4Design elements corresponding to the America the Beautiful Quarters series (2010-2021).

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Inspect the back panel for a copyright date to confirm the specific production year.
  • →Open the folder to verify if the other 55 slots are empty or filled to determine full set value.

CONDITION & GRADE

BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)

Grading breakdown

The quarter shows full original mint luster with no evidence of circulation wear; the folder remains in high-grade retail condition with sharp corners.

Condition

The item appears in retail-new condition with no visible corner softening or surface scratches. The original bonus quarter remains undisturbed in its factory-sealed placement.

COLLECTIBLES MARKET VALUE

$15 - $35

Updated: Jun 8, 2026

Who buys this

Entry-level coin collectors and parents purchasing for educational purposes through mass-market retailers like Amazon or hobby shops.

What increases value

  • •Presence of the uncirculated 'S' mintmark quarter
  • •Complete lack of corner wear on the cardboard housing
  • •Unpunched or unused coin slots

What lowers value

  • •Low secondary market scarcity due to mass production
  • •Humidity damage causing 'toning' or spotting on the coin surface

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Factory-sealed in original shrink wrap
  • •Includes all 56 quarters in uncirculated condition

Grade & condition

Internal coin condition, surface abrasions on the folder, corner sharpness.

Rarity & demand

CommonModerate demandSells quickly
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For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal.

YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • User stated 'whitman' - clearly printed Brand name on cover and URL.
  • User stated 'modern' - consistent with 2010-2021 National Park quarter series.
  • User stated 'Mint' condition - visual evidence shows factory-fresh edges and undisturbed packaging.

What Conflicted

  • User stated 'china' - while the folder may be printed in China, the primary origin and currency context is the United States.

FROM THE CABINET OF

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