Thursday, December 27, 2007
2009 Quarters to Honor D.C. and Territories
New Quarters in 2009 to Honor District of Columbia and U.S. Territories
WASHINGTON - The District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories will get their own commemorative quarter-dollars in 2009, under new legislation signed by President Bush.
"The 50 State Quarters Program has been the most popular coin program in U.S. history, generating billions of dollars that have been used to pay down the National debt," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy. "We look forward to honoring the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories by minting and issuing six quarters in 2009 that will build upon the success of a program that has educated a generation in state geography and history."
An estimated 147 million people collect the 50 State Quarters coins, a ten-year program introduced in 1999 that will end in late 2008 with the issuance of the Hawaii commemorative quarter, marking the 50th State to be honored.
Congress has now added a provision to the 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act that calls on the United States Mint to produce six newly designed quarters in 2009 honoring the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories: the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The new quarter program will continue to feature images of President George Washington on the obverse (heads side) of each quarter. The image on the reverse (tails side) will commemorate the history, geography or traditions of the District of Columbia and each territory.
The first quarter to be issued in the 2009 program will be the one honoring the District of Columbia. The five United States territories will follow throughout 2009.
WASHINGTON - The District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories will get their own commemorative quarter-dollars in 2009, under new legislation signed by President Bush.
"The 50 State Quarters Program has been the most popular coin program in U.S. history, generating billions of dollars that have been used to pay down the National debt," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy. "We look forward to honoring the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories by minting and issuing six quarters in 2009 that will build upon the success of a program that has educated a generation in state geography and history."
An estimated 147 million people collect the 50 State Quarters coins, a ten-year program introduced in 1999 that will end in late 2008 with the issuance of the Hawaii commemorative quarter, marking the 50th State to be honored.
Congress has now added a provision to the 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act that calls on the United States Mint to produce six newly designed quarters in 2009 honoring the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories: the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the United States Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The new quarter program will continue to feature images of President George Washington on the obverse (heads side) of each quarter. The image on the reverse (tails side) will commemorate the history, geography or traditions of the District of Columbia and each territory.
The first quarter to be issued in the 2009 program will be the one honoring the District of Columbia. The five United States territories will follow throughout 2009.
Labels: State-Quarters
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
2008 50 State Quarters Coin Designs
U.S. Mint Rolls Out the 2008 50 State Quarters Coin Designs
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint is announcing today the designs for the five new 2008 commemorative quarter-dollars in the 50 State Quarters Program. The new quarters-honoring Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii-signal the end of the most popular coin program in the history of U.S. coinage.
The first commemorative quarter of 2008 honors Oklahoma. It is the 46th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. Oklahoma, nicknamed the "Sooner State," became the 46th state admitted into the Union on November 16, 1907. Designed by Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer Susan Gamble and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Sculptor Phebe Hemphill, the reverse of the coin features Oklahoma's State bird, the Scissortail Flycatcher, in flight with its distinctive tail feathers spread. The bird is soaring above the State wildflower, the Indian Blanket, amid a field of similar wildflowers. The coin's design also bears the inscriptions "Oklahoma" and "1907."
The second commemorative quarter of 2008 honors New Mexico. It is the 47th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. Nicknamed the "Land of Enchantment," New Mexico was admitted into the Union on January 6, 1912, becoming the 47th state. Designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, the reverse of the New Mexico quarter features the Zia sun symbol. The symbol is superimposed over a topographical outline of the State. The coin's design also bears the inscriptions "Land of Enchantment," "New Mexico" and "1912."
The third commemorative quarter of 2008 honors Arizona. It is the 48th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program. Arizona, nicknamed the "Grand Canyon State," was admitted into the Union on February 14, 1912, becoming the Nation's 48th state and the last in the continental United States. The Arizona quarter was designed by AIP Master Designer Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Sculptor Joseph Menna. The reverse of the coin features a detailed image of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, with Arizona's State flower, the Saguaro Cactus, in the foreground. Inscribed on the coin is a banner reading "Grand Canyon State." The coin's design also bears the inscriptions "Arizona" and "1912."
The fourth commemorative quarter of 2008 honors Alaska. It is the 49th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program. Alaska was admitted into the Union on January 3, 1959, becoming the 49th state. Designed by AIP Master Designer Susan Gamble and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles Vickers, the reverse of the Alaska quarter features a grizzly bear emerging from the water clutching a salmon in its jaw. The coin's design includes the North Star displayed above the inscription "The Great Land." The coin's design also bears the inscriptions "Alaska" and "1959."
The fifth and final commemorative quarter in the 50 State Quarters Program honors Hawaii. Nicknamed the "The Aloha State," Hawaii became the 50th state admitted into the Union on August 21, 1959. Designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, the Hawaii quarter features King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the eight major islands of Hawaii. The coin also bears Hawaii's state motto "UA MAU KE EA O KA ‘AINA I KA PONO," ("The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness"), "Hawaii" and "1959."
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint is announcing today the designs for the five new 2008 commemorative quarter-dollars in the 50 State Quarters Program. The new quarters-honoring Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii-signal the end of the most popular coin program in the history of U.S. coinage.
The first commemorative quarter of 2008 honors Oklahoma. It is the 46th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. Oklahoma, nicknamed the "Sooner State," became the 46th state admitted into the Union on November 16, 1907. Designed by Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) Master Designer Susan Gamble and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Sculptor Phebe Hemphill, the reverse of the coin features Oklahoma's State bird, the Scissortail Flycatcher, in flight with its distinctive tail feathers spread. The bird is soaring above the State wildflower, the Indian Blanket, amid a field of similar wildflowers. The coin's design also bears the inscriptions "Oklahoma" and "1907."
The second commemorative quarter of 2008 honors New Mexico. It is the 47th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. Nicknamed the "Land of Enchantment," New Mexico was admitted into the Union on January 6, 1912, becoming the 47th state. Designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, the reverse of the New Mexico quarter features the Zia sun symbol. The symbol is superimposed over a topographical outline of the State. The coin's design also bears the inscriptions "Land of Enchantment," "New Mexico" and "1912."
The third commemorative quarter of 2008 honors Arizona. It is the 48th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program. Arizona, nicknamed the "Grand Canyon State," was admitted into the Union on February 14, 1912, becoming the Nation's 48th state and the last in the continental United States. The Arizona quarter was designed by AIP Master Designer Joel Iskowitz and sculpted by United States Mint Medallic Sculptor Joseph Menna. The reverse of the coin features a detailed image of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, with Arizona's State flower, the Saguaro Cactus, in the foreground. Inscribed on the coin is a banner reading "Grand Canyon State." The coin's design also bears the inscriptions "Arizona" and "1912."
The fourth commemorative quarter of 2008 honors Alaska. It is the 49th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program. Alaska was admitted into the Union on January 3, 1959, becoming the 49th state. Designed by AIP Master Designer Susan Gamble and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Charles Vickers, the reverse of the Alaska quarter features a grizzly bear emerging from the water clutching a salmon in its jaw. The coin's design includes the North Star displayed above the inscription "The Great Land." The coin's design also bears the inscriptions "Alaska" and "1959."
The fifth and final commemorative quarter in the 50 State Quarters Program honors Hawaii. Nicknamed the "The Aloha State," Hawaii became the 50th state admitted into the Union on August 21, 1959. Designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, the Hawaii quarter features King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the eight major islands of Hawaii. The coin also bears Hawaii's state motto "UA MAU KE EA O KA ‘AINA I KA PONO," ("The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness"), "Hawaii" and "1959."
Labels: State-Quarters
Friday, November 9, 2007
Utah State Quarter
Utah Quarter Spikes Interest in Joining of the Rails
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - United States Mint Senior Official Gloria C. Eskridge, Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. and First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman launched the Utah commemorative quarter-dollar today, while the Bonneville Elementary School 4th grade class serenaded the audience at Rio Grande Depot with "Iron Wheels a Rollin'--the Golden Spike Song." The Utah launch ceremony honored the 45th coin in the United States Mint's popular 50 State Quarters Program.
The reverse of the Utah quarter features two locomotives moving toward the golden spike that joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory, Utah, linking East and West regions of the United States. "Utah's quarter design perfectly embodies that historic day when our Nation, separated by a vast continent, was transformed into one country by the transcontinental railroad," said Mrs.Eskridge, the United States Mint's Associate Director for Sales and Marketing.
The coin also bears the inscriptions "Crossroads of the West," "Utah," and "1896," the year Utah was admitted into the Union.
Following the launch ceremony, members of the Golden Spike Park Rangers and Girl Scouts helped Mrs. Eskridge and Governor Huntsman hand out newly minted quarters to children in the crowd. On the eve of the launch, the United States Mint hosted a Coin Collectors Forum at the Discovery Gateway Museum in Salt Lake City, where attendees expressed their ideas on coin programs and coin design.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - United States Mint Senior Official Gloria C. Eskridge, Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. and First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman launched the Utah commemorative quarter-dollar today, while the Bonneville Elementary School 4th grade class serenaded the audience at Rio Grande Depot with "Iron Wheels a Rollin'--the Golden Spike Song." The Utah launch ceremony honored the 45th coin in the United States Mint's popular 50 State Quarters Program.
The reverse of the Utah quarter features two locomotives moving toward the golden spike that joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory, Utah, linking East and West regions of the United States. "Utah's quarter design perfectly embodies that historic day when our Nation, separated by a vast continent, was transformed into one country by the transcontinental railroad," said Mrs.Eskridge, the United States Mint's Associate Director for Sales and Marketing.
The coin also bears the inscriptions "Crossroads of the West," "Utah," and "1896," the year Utah was admitted into the Union.
Following the launch ceremony, members of the Golden Spike Park Rangers and Girl Scouts helped Mrs. Eskridge and Governor Huntsman hand out newly minted quarters to children in the crowd. On the eve of the launch, the United States Mint hosted a Coin Collectors Forum at the Discovery Gateway Museum in Salt Lake City, where attendees expressed their ideas on coin programs and coin design.
Labels: State-Quarters
Friday, September 14, 2007
Wyoming State Quarter
Wyoming Strikes Up the Band at State Quarter Launch
CHEYENNE, WYOMING - The sounds of the University of Wyoming Marching Band filled the Cheyenne Civic Center today in celebration of the official launch of the State's commemorative quarter-dollar. Hosted by United States Mint Director Ed Moy and Governor Dave Freudenthal, the Wyoming launch ceremony honored the 44th coin in the United States Mint's popular 50 State Quarters Program.
Released into circulation on September 4, the Wyoming quarter design features a bucking horse and rider, which pays homage to the State's Wild West heritage. The coin also bears the inscriptions "The Equality State," recognizing Wyoming's historical role in establishing equal voting rights for women; "Wyoming;" and "1890," the year Wyoming was admitted into the Union.
"The Wyoming quarter embodies ideals that our Nation reveres: a pioneering spirit and equal opportunity for all," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy. "The United States Mint is especially proud of this quarter because Wyoming's first woman governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross, also served as the United States Mint's first woman director."
Following the launch ceremony, members of the University of Wyoming Cowgirls women's basketball team helped Director Moy and Governor Freudenthal hand out newly minted quarters to children in the crowd.
CHEYENNE, WYOMING - The sounds of the University of Wyoming Marching Band filled the Cheyenne Civic Center today in celebration of the official launch of the State's commemorative quarter-dollar. Hosted by United States Mint Director Ed Moy and Governor Dave Freudenthal, the Wyoming launch ceremony honored the 44th coin in the United States Mint's popular 50 State Quarters Program.
Released into circulation on September 4, the Wyoming quarter design features a bucking horse and rider, which pays homage to the State's Wild West heritage. The coin also bears the inscriptions "The Equality State," recognizing Wyoming's historical role in establishing equal voting rights for women; "Wyoming;" and "1890," the year Wyoming was admitted into the Union.
"The Wyoming quarter embodies ideals that our Nation reveres: a pioneering spirit and equal opportunity for all," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy. "The United States Mint is especially proud of this quarter because Wyoming's first woman governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross, also served as the United States Mint's first woman director."
Following the launch ceremony, members of the University of Wyoming Cowgirls women's basketball team helped Director Moy and Governor Freudenthal hand out newly minted quarters to children in the crowd.
Labels: State-Quarters
Friday, August 3, 2007
Idaho State Quarter
Idaho State Quarter Attracts Cabinet Secretaries
BOISE, IDAHO - For the first time in the history of the 50 State Quarters Program, two Cabinet Secretaries joined the Director of the United States Mint today to celebrate a state quarter. The Idaho commemorative quarter-dollar, featuring a peregrine falcon design, was praised by Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, and Director of the U.S. Mint Ed Moy. State Treasurer Ron G. Crane represented the state of Idaho at the event at the Boise Depot in a ceremony that also featured Peregrine Fund President J. Peter Jenny, "Cowboy Rudy" Gonzales and KTVB-TV weatherman Larry Gebert.
The peregrine falcon in profile is the prominent image on the Idaho quarter, the 43rd coin released by the Mint in the popular 50 State Quarters Program. Next to the peregrine falcon profile are a map of the state and the state motto, "Esto Perpetua" (May it Be Forever), and above the falcon are the inscriptions "Idaho" and "1890," representing the year Idaho entered the Union.
"Today we celebrate a distinctive state quarter and the recovery of the peregrine falcon," said Secretary of the Treasury Paulson. "Millions of Americans will have the chance to collect the Idaho quarter and learn more about this spectacular bird."
"We are proud that Idaho took the lead in the recovery of the peregrine falcon. The greatest gift we have been given is our state's natural beauty, and we have a sacred responsibility to protect and preserve it," said Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne. "When our children hold Idaho's quarter, it will serve as our promise to do better to conserve species." Secretary Kempthorne formerly served as mayor of Boise and U.S. Senator and Governor of Idaho.
BOISE, IDAHO - For the first time in the history of the 50 State Quarters Program, two Cabinet Secretaries joined the Director of the United States Mint today to celebrate a state quarter. The Idaho commemorative quarter-dollar, featuring a peregrine falcon design, was praised by Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne, and Director of the U.S. Mint Ed Moy. State Treasurer Ron G. Crane represented the state of Idaho at the event at the Boise Depot in a ceremony that also featured Peregrine Fund President J. Peter Jenny, "Cowboy Rudy" Gonzales and KTVB-TV weatherman Larry Gebert.
The peregrine falcon in profile is the prominent image on the Idaho quarter, the 43rd coin released by the Mint in the popular 50 State Quarters Program. Next to the peregrine falcon profile are a map of the state and the state motto, "Esto Perpetua" (May it Be Forever), and above the falcon are the inscriptions "Idaho" and "1890," representing the year Idaho entered the Union.
"Today we celebrate a distinctive state quarter and the recovery of the peregrine falcon," said Secretary of the Treasury Paulson. "Millions of Americans will have the chance to collect the Idaho quarter and learn more about this spectacular bird."
"We are proud that Idaho took the lead in the recovery of the peregrine falcon. The greatest gift we have been given is our state's natural beauty, and we have a sacred responsibility to protect and preserve it," said Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne. "When our children hold Idaho's quarter, it will serve as our promise to do better to conserve species." Secretary Kempthorne formerly served as mayor of Boise and U.S. Senator and Governor of Idaho.
Labels: State-Quarters
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Washington State Quarter
The All "Washington" Quarter-Dollar
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – The Washington commemorative quarter-dollar was launched today at a ceremony in Seattle. Washington was the 42nd state to be admitted into the Union, and the Washington quarter is the 42nd coin produced by the United States Mint in its popular 50 State Quarters Program.
The Washington quarter-dollar features the traditional image of George Washington on the obverse and images representing the State of Washington on the reverse . Governor Chris Gregoire called it the first "100 percent Washington quarter." The Washington image includes a king salmon breaching the water in front of majestic Mount Rainier. The coin bears the inscriptions "The Evergreen State," "Washington" and "1889."
"This quarter has captured the State's pride in Washington's natural beauty, from the gracefully leaping king salmon to the awe inspiring Mount Rainier," Mint director Moy told the crowd. "Across the country, the Washington quarter-dollar will now serve as your ambassador." The Washington quarter-dollar is the second commemorative state quarter released by the United States Mint in 2007.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – The Washington commemorative quarter-dollar was launched today at a ceremony in Seattle. Washington was the 42nd state to be admitted into the Union, and the Washington quarter is the 42nd coin produced by the United States Mint in its popular 50 State Quarters Program.
The Washington quarter-dollar features the traditional image of George Washington on the obverse and images representing the State of Washington on the reverse . Governor Chris Gregoire called it the first "100 percent Washington quarter." The Washington image includes a king salmon breaching the water in front of majestic Mount Rainier. The coin bears the inscriptions "The Evergreen State," "Washington" and "1889."
"This quarter has captured the State's pride in Washington's natural beauty, from the gracefully leaping king salmon to the awe inspiring Mount Rainier," Mint director Moy told the crowd. "Across the country, the Washington quarter-dollar will now serve as your ambassador." The Washington quarter-dollar is the second commemorative state quarter released by the United States Mint in 2007.
Labels: State-Quarters
Monday, January 29, 2007
Montana State Quarter
Montana State Quarter Features Bison Skull
HELENA, MONTANA - The Montana commemorative quarter-dollar coin, introduced in a ceremony at the Helena Civic Center today, features the image of a bison skull hovering in the sky over mountainous terrain. The Montana quarter is the 41st in the popular 50 State Quarters Program.
"Montana's history recalls a state composed of vast landscapes, mountains and high plains, big sky and bison, all of which are represented on the Montana quarter we launch today," said U.S. Mint Director Edmund Moy. "The bison skull is an evocative image of the American West, its bounty and hardships, familiar to Montanans as a symbol of their own rugged and resilient nature."
The reverse of the Montana quarter bears the inscriptions "Big Sky Country," "Montana" and "1889," the year Montana was admitted into the Union, becoming our Nation’s 41st state. The Montana quarter is the first commemorative quarter-dollar released in 2007.
HELENA, MONTANA - The Montana commemorative quarter-dollar coin, introduced in a ceremony at the Helena Civic Center today, features the image of a bison skull hovering in the sky over mountainous terrain. The Montana quarter is the 41st in the popular 50 State Quarters Program.
"Montana's history recalls a state composed of vast landscapes, mountains and high plains, big sky and bison, all of which are represented on the Montana quarter we launch today," said U.S. Mint Director Edmund Moy. "The bison skull is an evocative image of the American West, its bounty and hardships, familiar to Montanans as a symbol of their own rugged and resilient nature."
The reverse of the Montana quarter bears the inscriptions "Big Sky Country," "Montana" and "1889," the year Montana was admitted into the Union, becoming our Nation’s 41st state. The Montana quarter is the first commemorative quarter-dollar released in 2007.
Labels: State-Quarters
Tuesday, June 15, 1999
New Jersey State Quarter
Washington on Heads and Tails of New Jersey State Quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Mint today announced the launch of the third design in the 50 State Quarters series. The third quarter of the series honors New Jersey, the third State to ratify the Constitution. The launch of the New Jersey quarters follows release of the Delaware and Pennsylvania quarters which were shipped to banks earlier this year, with quarters honoring Georgia and Connecticut to be released in Summer and Fall of 1999.
The New Jersey quarter features George Washington on both the reverse (tails) and obverse (heads) sides of the quarter. The tails design depicts George Washington accompanied by members of the Colonial Army crossing the Delaware River on their way to victories against the British at the battles of Trenton and Princeton. The famed portrait of President George Washington continues to grace the obverse; however, inscriptions have been moved to accommodate the state designs on the reverse.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Mint today announced the launch of the third design in the 50 State Quarters series. The third quarter of the series honors New Jersey, the third State to ratify the Constitution. The launch of the New Jersey quarters follows release of the Delaware and Pennsylvania quarters which were shipped to banks earlier this year, with quarters honoring Georgia and Connecticut to be released in Summer and Fall of 1999.
The New Jersey quarter features George Washington on both the reverse (tails) and obverse (heads) sides of the quarter. The tails design depicts George Washington accompanied by members of the Colonial Army crossing the Delaware River on their way to victories against the British at the battles of Trenton and Princeton. The famed portrait of President George Washington continues to grace the obverse; however, inscriptions have been moved to accommodate the state designs on the reverse.
Labels: State-Quarters
Monday, April 12, 1999
Pennsylvania State Quarter
Mint Ships Pennsylvania State Quarter to Banks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Mint today announced that it has begun shipping the second design in the new 50 State Quarter series to the Federal Reserve for distribution to commercial banks and financial institutions. The second quarter design of the 50 State Quarters series honors Pennsylvania, the second State to join the Union. The shipment of the Pennsylvania quarters follows the release of the Delaware quarters which were shipped in January 1999, with quarters honoring New Jersey, Georgia and Connecticut to be released later in the year.
"With the release of new Pennsylvania quarters, we are continuing the momentum of the U.S. Mint's successful 50 State Quarters program. We know from the response to the Delaware quarters that Americans are eagerly awaiting Pennsylvania quarters, and are looking forward to collecting all 50 designs in this unique 10-year series," said U.S. Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow.
"We have a special feeling for the state of Pennsylvania because Philadelphia has been the original home of the Mint since 1792," said Mint Director Philip N. Diehl. "On behalf of the Mint, I want to thank the citizens of the Commonwealth for their part in helping to design the second of the 50 State Quarters."
The Pennsylvania quarter features a reverse (tails) design depicting the "Commonwealth" statue which sits atop the Pennsylvania capital dome, an outline of the state, the state motto and a keystone.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Mint today announced that it has begun shipping the second design in the new 50 State Quarter series to the Federal Reserve for distribution to commercial banks and financial institutions. The second quarter design of the 50 State Quarters series honors Pennsylvania, the second State to join the Union. The shipment of the Pennsylvania quarters follows the release of the Delaware quarters which were shipped in January 1999, with quarters honoring New Jersey, Georgia and Connecticut to be released later in the year.
"With the release of new Pennsylvania quarters, we are continuing the momentum of the U.S. Mint's successful 50 State Quarters program. We know from the response to the Delaware quarters that Americans are eagerly awaiting Pennsylvania quarters, and are looking forward to collecting all 50 designs in this unique 10-year series," said U.S. Treasurer Mary Ellen Withrow.
"We have a special feeling for the state of Pennsylvania because Philadelphia has been the original home of the Mint since 1792," said Mint Director Philip N. Diehl. "On behalf of the Mint, I want to thank the citizens of the Commonwealth for their part in helping to design the second of the 50 State Quarters."
The Pennsylvania quarter features a reverse (tails) design depicting the "Commonwealth" statue which sits atop the Pennsylvania capital dome, an outline of the state, the state motto and a keystone.
Labels: State-Quarters
Friday, January 1, 1999
Delaware State Quarter
Delaware First in State Quarter Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Mint today announced that it has shipped the first of the new 50 State Quarters to the Federal Reserve for distribution to commercial banks and financial institutions.
The first 50 State Quarter features a reverse (tails) design honoring the state of Delaware. The coin is expected to start appearing in circulation in late spring or early summer, and while the goal is to make the coin as widely available as possible, it will not be readily available in every part of the country.
"The United States Mint will be striking and shipping a new state quarter to the Federal Reserve every ten weeks for the next ten years," said Mint Director Philip N. Diehl. "We begin with Delaware and continue throughout the year with quarters bearing reverse designs honoring Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and Connecticut - the first changes in the designs of the U.S. circulating coins since the Bicentennial in 1976."
The Delaware coin's reverse depicts Caesar Rodney on horseback making his historic ride to cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of independence.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Mint today announced that it has shipped the first of the new 50 State Quarters to the Federal Reserve for distribution to commercial banks and financial institutions.
The first 50 State Quarter features a reverse (tails) design honoring the state of Delaware. The coin is expected to start appearing in circulation in late spring or early summer, and while the goal is to make the coin as widely available as possible, it will not be readily available in every part of the country.
"The United States Mint will be striking and shipping a new state quarter to the Federal Reserve every ten weeks for the next ten years," said Mint Director Philip N. Diehl. "We begin with Delaware and continue throughout the year with quarters bearing reverse designs honoring Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia and Connecticut - the first changes in the designs of the U.S. circulating coins since the Bicentennial in 1976."
The Delaware coin's reverse depicts Caesar Rodney on horseback making his historic ride to cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of independence.
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