2015-P Homestead 5 Ounce Silver Coins for Collectors

Beginning at Noon (ET) on Thursday, March 5, collectors can order 2015-P Homestead National Monument of America Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins straight from the United States Mint.

As described by the name, each coin is composed of five ounces of silver (.999 fine) and feature a reverse design emblematic of Homestead National Monument in the state of Nebraska. Mintage for the three-inch silver coin is limited to 30,000.

This silver coin produced for collectors is the first 2015-dated release from the U.S. Mint’s America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins™ Program. It also marks the 26th release since the first ones debuted in 2010.

Homestead National Monument of America Silver Coin Design

Struck with the same designs as Homestead quarters, which launched into circulation on February 9, the reverse features depictions of the three fundamentals of survival to homesteaders — food, shelter, and water. Inscribed around the image is HOMESTEAD, NEBRASKA, 2015, and E PLURIBUS UNUM. It was created by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) artist Ronald D. Sanders and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Jim Licaretz.

Also just like quarters, obverses of America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins bear John Flanagan’s portrait of George Washington and have inscriptions of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and QUARTER DOLLAR.

Unlike quarters, an edge inscription appears on each release reading .999 FINE SILVER 5.0 OUNCE.

Silver Coin Specifications

 

These silver coins are struck to uncirculated quality at the U.S. Mint’s facility in Philadelphia and include a ‘P’ mintmark. Similar five ounce bullion coins are also produced at the Philadelphia facility but do not carry a mintmark. Additional information about them are further below.

Ordering and Pricing

2015-P Homestead National Monument of America Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins may be ordered directly from the United States Mint. Current pricing is $149.95, but is subject to change if the silver market realizes significant fluctuations.

The Mint’s website for the silver coins is found here. You may also call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).

Bullion Version

Intended for investors, the United States Mint also produces Homestead National Monument of America Five Ounce Silver Bullion Coins as part of its related America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins™ series. The bullion coin, released on February 17 with current sales of 20,000, has the same designs as the uncirculated versions but does not have a ‘P’ mintmark.

In addition, whereas the uncirculated silver coins for collectors are initially sold directly to the public by the United States Mint, the bullion coins are sold through the Mint’s network of authorized purchasers. These purchasers obtain them in bulk from the U.S. Mint and resell them to coin dealers, precious metal dealers and some straight to the public for a small premium above the current spot price of the five ounces of silver each has.

Upcoming 2015 Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins

Five America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins are issued annually with four more scheduled to appear later this year. The next four honor the following national sites:

• Kisatchie National Forest of Louisiana
• Blue Ridge Parkway of North Carolina
• Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge of Delaware
• Saratoga National Historical Park of New York

These silver coins will be released in intervals throughout the rest of the year with the Kisatchie Coin scheduled to launch in April.