2012 5 Oz America The Beautiful Acadia Silver Coin - BU

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Product ID: BST-001455E87E

Specifications

Year 2012
Precious Metal Type Silver
Bullion Coin Type America the Beautiful
Format Coin
Country of Origin United States
Brand/Mint U.S. Mint
Purity 0.999
Weight 5 oz
Thickness (mm) 3.25 mm
Diameter (mm) 76.2 mm
Inner Pack (Quantity) 10
Outer Pack (Quantity) 100
Grade BU

Product Details

Overview of the 2012 5 oz America the Beautiful Acadia Silver Coin

The 2012 America the Beautiful Acadia silver coin is a five-ounce .999 fine silver coin produced by the United States Mint as part of the ongoing America the Beautiful (ATB) series. It carries legal tender status with a face value of twenty-five cents and is struck to bullion-grade specifications intended for collectors and those who prioritize recognizable government-issued silver in larger sizes. The coin honors Acadia National Park in Maine, one of the most visited national parks in the eastern United States.

We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, reflecting the quality standard expected from freshly struck United States Mint production. At five ounces of .999 silver, it occupies a meaningful position between standard one-ounce coins and larger cast or minted bars.

History and Background

The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized by Congress through the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The program was designed to honor forty-six national sites across the United States, one from each state, the District of Columbia, and five territories. B

Overview of the 2012 5 oz America the Beautiful Acadia Silver Coin

The 2012 America the Beautiful Acadia silver coin is a five-ounce .999 fine silver coin produced by the United States Mint as part of the ongoing America the Beautiful (ATB) series. It carries legal tender status with a face value of twenty-five cents and is struck to bullion-grade specifications intended for collectors and those who prioritize recognizable government-issued silver in larger sizes. The coin honors Acadia National Park in Maine, one of the most visited national parks in the eastern United States.

We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, reflecting the quality standard expected from freshly struck United States Mint production. At five ounces of .999 silver, it occupies a meaningful position between standard one-ounce coins and larger cast or minted bars.

History and Background

The America the Beautiful Quarters Program was authorized by Congress through the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The program was designed to honor forty-six national sites across the United States, one from each state, the District of Columbia, and five territories. Beginning in 2010 and running through 2021, the series produced both circulation-quality quarter dollars and collectible five-ounce silver bullion versions sharing identical designs.

The five-ounce silver bullion coins were introduced to give collectors and silver buyers access to larger-format versions of the same designs appearing on circulation coinage. Acadia National Park, established in 1919 as the first national park east of the Mississippi River, was featured in 2012 as part of that year's five-coin release. The United States Mint has produced five-ounce ATB bullion coins at its Philadelphia and West Point facilities, with the program developing a loyal collector base drawn by its combination of government issuance and distinctive American landscapes.

Design and Aesthetics

The reverse of the Acadia coin features Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse perched on the rocky Maine coastline, a scene designed to capture the rugged character of the park's landscape. The image includes detailed rock formations and water elements that reflect the engraving precision the United States Mint applies to this series. Inscriptions on the reverse read "Acadia," "Maine," "E Pluribus Unum," and "2012," along with the quarter dollar denomination.

The obverse carries the classic portrait of George Washington originally designed by John Flanagan, which has appeared on the United States quarter dollar since 1932. Standard obverse inscriptions include "Liberty," "In God We Trust," and "United States of America." At five ounces and a diameter of three inches, the coin provides a substantial canvas that allows both the Washington portrait and the reverse landscape to read with considerably more visual impact than a standard quarter-sized format allows.

Authenticity and Product Integrity

Every 2012 ATB Acadia coin we carry is struck by the United States Mint to .999 fine silver with a certified weight of five troy ounces. The United States Mint is one of the most scrutinized and well-documented minting authorities in the world, and its production standards for the ATB bullion series are consistent and publicly documented. Each coin is produced under federally mandated specifications, which provides a clear baseline for weight and purity verification.

We verify authenticity, weight, and purity on products before they reach our customers. Our authorized dealer relationships with PCGS and NGC provide additional authentication resources for customers who wish to have their coins independently graded or certified beyond BU condition.

Condition and Packaging

BU, or Brilliant Uncirculated, indicates that the coin has not been placed into circulation and retains its original mint luster without significant wear or handling damage. For the five-ounce ATB series, BU coins are struck for collector and bullion purposes rather than everyday use, so the designation reflects the coin's direct-from-mint quality rather than any grading service assessment.

Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips to preserve surface condition. The United States Mint packaged these five-ounce ATB bullion coins in tubes of ten coins per tube, and cases of the tubes are the standard outer packaging used in the wholesale market. When ordering in tube quantities, the coins arrive in their standard protective tube. Single coins ship in a flip regardless of order size. If you are acquiring multiple coins and want to confirm exact packaging before your order ships, our customer support team is happy to clarify current stock format.

Pricing and Market Factors

Pricing for the 2012 ATB Acadia coin is based on the live spot price of silver at the time of purchase, with a premium applied that reflects several product-specific factors. Government-issued silver coins from the United States Mint typically carry premiums above generic silver rounds or bars due to their legal tender status, recognized design, and the appeal of a finite, dated series that is no longer in production.

The five-ounce ATB series in particular carries a premium that reflects both its silver content and its collectible character. Because the series concluded in 2021 and individual park designs were struck in limited annual quantities, secondary market availability and collector demand both influence pricing beyond the standard silver content calculation. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to be transparent rather than layered with unnecessary complexity.

Selling and Liquidity

The five-ounce ATB series is recognized by dealers and collectors across the United States, with a well-established secondary market driven by both bullion buyers and numismatic collectors. The standardized .999 fine silver content and United States Mint issuance make the coin straightforward to evaluate and price in resale contexts. Collector demand for specific park designs can influence individual coin liquidity beyond what pure silver weight alone would suggest.

We operate a two-way market, meaning you can sell back to us at competitive buyback pricing rather than seeking a third-party buyer independently. We believe liquidity is a factor worth considering before a purchase is made, not only when it is time to exit a position. Our buyback pricing is competitive and reflects current wholesale market conditions for government-issued silver coins of this type.

Why Buy the 2012 5 oz America the Beautiful Acadia Silver Coin?

The Acadia coin combines the credibility of United States Mint production with the appeal of a completed, no-longer-issued series. For buyers who prioritize government-backed silver, the legal tender status and documented minting standards offer a level of institutional recognition that generics and privately minted products do not carry. The five-ounce format provides meaningful silver content without moving into the larger, less flexible bar category.

The collectible dimension of the ATB series adds a layer of interest that purely fungible silver lacks. Each design is specific to a park and a year, and with the program now complete, the window for acquiring individual issues at current market prices is finite. For buyers who appreciate both the silver content and the distinctly American subject matter, the Acadia issue is one of the more visually compelling coins in the series.

Why Buy from Bullion Standard?

We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has remained consistent throughout: transparent pricing, verified products, competitive two-way market access, and a buying experience built around customer confidence rather than sales pressure. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau reflects the consistency of that approach over more than a decade of transactions. We are also members of the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and we serve as authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC.

Every product we sell is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity. Our sourcing runs through reputable mints, refineries, wholesalers, and established distributors, and the integrity of what we sell is not negotiable. From the moment you place an order to the point of delivery and beyond, our goal is to make sure you have the information and support needed to feel confident in your purchase.

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Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a wide range of products, including government-issued silver coins like the ATB Acadia. Rather than working from estimated or indicative prices, Pro members transact at real-time wholesale market prices without additional dealer markups applied on top. For a coin like the Acadia, where premiums are influenced by both silver content and collector demand, having visibility into current wholesale pricing provides a more grounded basis for evaluating what you are paying and what the coin is worth in the current market.

Pro also includes portfolio valuation based on live wholesale bid pricing, which reflects realistic liquidation values rather than inflated retail estimates. Product research tools allow members to track premium history, compare bid/ask spreads, and evaluate liquidity metrics across the broader catalog. For collectors and buyers managing multiple ATB coins or a mixed precious metals portfolio, these tools provide the kind of objective market data that makes it easier to understand what you own and how it is trading at any given time.

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