FIRST SHIPPING

1999

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

Delaware December 7, 1787 774.824.000 January 1, 1999 William Cousins

Description: The reverse showsCaesar Rodney, the congressman who with his vote moved the balance towards independence for
his country. At the top of the image reads "Delaware 1787", to its right in capital letters "the first State"; to its left "Caesar
Rodney" and below "1999E Pluribus Unum".

Pennsylvania December 12, 1787 707.332.000 March 8, 1999 John Mercanti

Description: the reverse shows the statue "Commonwealth" by Roland Hinton Perry superimposed on the image of the state
silhouette. At the top of the image reads "Pennsylvania 1787", to its right, in column and in capital letters "Virtue, Liberty,
Independence" (in Spanish "Virtud, Libertad, Independencia"). At his feet "1999 E Pluribus Unum".

New Jersey December 18, 1787 662.228.000 May 17, 1999 Alfred Maletsky

Description:Its reverse is a design based on the painting done by Emmanuel Leutze called "Washington Crossing the Delaware"
which shows GeneralGeorge Washington along with members of the colonial army crossing theDelaware River en route to
important battles of the American War of Independence.

Above this reads "New Jersey 1787", below and in capital letters "Crossroads of the revolution", below that "1999E Pluribus

Unum".

Georgia January 2, 1788 939.932.000 July 19, 1999 T. James Ferrell

Description: The reverse shows many symbols related to this state such as a peach tree which is surrounded by the silhouette of
the state. On both sides an oak branch which is the official state tree, all crowned by a banner with the state motto written on it:
"Wisdom, Justice, Moderation". On this, "Georgia 1788" and below "1999E Pluribus Unum".

Connecticut January 9, 1788 1.346.624.000 October 12, 1999 T. James Ferrell

Description: The reverse shows the oak tree where Captain Joseph Wadsworth hid the constitution of Connecticut which was
being threatened by King James II, and thus prevented the fall of this state into British hands. Above this reads "Connecticut
1788", to the left "The charter Oak" and below "1999E Pluribus Unum".

SECOND TIRAJE
 2000

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

Massachusetts February 6, 1788 1.163.784.000 January 3, 2000 Thomas D. Rodgers

Description: Its reverse shows the statue "The Minuteman" located in the "Minute National Historical Park" inMassachusetts,
which represents the militias that helped fight in the independence. This figure is centered on the left and on a map of the state.
Above this image reads "Massachusetts 1788", to the right, in capital letters "The Bay state", and at the bottom "2000E Pluribus
Unum".

Maryland April 18, 1788 1.234.732.000 March 13, 2000 Thomas D. Rodgers

Description: its reverse shows its State House, a distinctive building constructed in 1772. On both sides white oak branches and,
cut by the building, and in capital letters "the old line state". Below "2000E Pluribus Unum".

South Carolina May 23, 1788 1.308.784.000 May 22, 2000 Thomas D. Rodgers

Description: in the background, the silhouette of the state and above it, on the left awren surrounded by yellowjasmine and on
the right aSabal Palm. Above these two images and within the silhouette, "The palmetto state". Below all "2000E Pluribus
Unum".

New Hampshire June 21, 1788 1.169.016.000 August 7, 2000 William Cousins

Description: Its reverse shows on the right a natural rock formation of this state and above it its name, "The old man of the
mountain". On the left is the slogan "Live free or die". On the left edge of the coin there are nine stars to show that this state was
the ninth to be included in the federation. Below "2000E Pluribus Unum".

Virginia June 25, 1788 1.346.624.000 October 16, 2000 Edgar Z. Steever

Description: The reverse shows three ships, the Susan Constant, the Godspeed and the Discovery, which brought the first settlers
to the first English fixed settlement of the United States of America,Jamestown. Above the ships and to the left reads "Jamestown
1607 - 2007". Especially "Virginia 1788". Below the sea line of the design reads "Quadricentennial" (in Spanish
"cuatricentenario"). Below all this "2000E Pluribus Unum".

THIRD TIRAJE
 2001

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

New York July 26, 1788 1.275.040.000 January 2, 2001 Alfred Maletsky

Description: The reverse shows theStatue of Liberty superimposed on a map of the state. To the right and left, following the
edge of the coin are eleven stars representingNew York's entry as the eleventh state of the union. Above "New york 1788" (in
Spanish "Nueva york 1788"). To the right of the central design reads "Gateway to freedom". The map also shows lines indicating
the course of theHudson River and theErie Canal, both very important waterways forNew York. Below it reads "2001E Pluribus
Unum".

North Carolina November 21, 1789 1.055.476.000 March 12, 2001 John Mercanti

Description: The reverse shows the photograph "First flight" of 1903. Theultralight is hovering above the ground, while one
person watches. About this "North Carolina 1789 First Flight" (in Spanish "Carolina del Norte 1789 Primer Vuelo". Below
"2001E Pluribus Unum".

Rhode Island May 29, 1790 870.100.000 May 21, 2001 Thomas D. Rodgers

Description: Its reverse shows a sailboat plying the waters of Narragansett Bay with the Pell Bridge in the background to
showcase this state's most popular sport. Above it reads "Rhode Island 1790". On the right "The ocean state". Below "2001E
Pluribus Unum".

Vermont March 4, 1791 882.804.000 August 6, 2001 T. James Ferrell

Description:Its reverse shows the mountain "Camel's Hump," with superimposed images of two maple trees with a man
gathering sap in buckets, this to honor the fact that this state is famous for its production of maple syrup and sugar.maple trees
with a man collecting sap in buckets, this to honor the fact that this state is famous for its production of maplesyrup and maple
sugar. Above "Vermont 1791". On the right "Freedom and unity". Below "2001E Pluribus Unum".

Kentucky June 1, 1792 723.564.000 October 15, 2001 T. James Ferrell

Description: Its reverse shows the "Federal Hill" which was a plantation that belonged to the Rowan family, now part of the "My
Old Kentucky Home State Park". Superimposed on this, a racingthoroughbred behind a gate to commemorate theKentucky
Derby. Above it reads "Kentucky 1792". On the right "My Old Kentucky Home". Below "2001E Pluribus Unum".

FOURTH TIRAJE
 2002

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

Tennessee June 1, 1796 648.068.000 January 2, 2002 Donna Weaver

Description: Its reverse shows three musical instruments, from left to right aguitar, atrumpet and aviolin with a book of sheet
music behind. Above these, three stars. Each star with each instrument symbolizes a region ofTennessee with its typical
music(country,blues and Appalachian respectively). Below this, a banner that reads "Musical Heritage". Over the entire central
design reads "Tennessee 1796". Below the entire central design reads "2002E Pluribus Unum".

Ohio March 1, 1803 632.032.000 March 18, 2002 Donna Weaver

Description: Its reverse shows the contribution of this state to the history of aviation with anultralight and an astronaut over the
state silhouette. Underneath the aircraft it reads "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers". About all this "Ohio 1803". Below all this
"2002E Pluribus Unum".

Louisiana April 30, 1812 764.204.000 May 30, 2002 John Mercanti

Description:Its reverse shows theLouisiana bird, thepelican, a trumpet withquaver figures, and the silhouette of the present
territory of theUnited States with the territory acquired byThomas Jefferson fromNapoleon Bonaparte highlighted, along with the
inscription, to the right "Louisiana Purchase". Above "Louisiana 1812", below "2002E Pluribus Unum".

Indiana December 11, 1816 689.800.000 August 8, 2002 Donna Weaver

Description: Its reverse shows a single-seater racing car to demonstrate the pride felt by this state for the Indianapolis 500 race.
This is above a silhouette of the state map, the inscription "Crossroads of America" reads below. A circumference of 19 stars
representsIndiana's place in the union order. Above "Indiana 1816". Below "2002E Pluribus Unum".

Mississippi December 10, 1817 579.600.000 October 15, 2002 Donna Weaver

Description: Its reverse shows the beauty and elegance of the state flower by combiningMagnolia flowers and leaves with the
cursive inscription "The Magnolia State". Above "Mississippi 1817" and below "2002E Pluribus Unum".

FIFTH THREAD
 2003

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

Illinois December 3, 1818 463.200.000 January 2, 2003 Donna Weaver

Description: The reverse shows a figure ofAbraham Lincoln in his youth, surrounded by the silhouette of the state. On the left is
an image of a farm and the inscription "Land of Lincoln"; and on the right is a silhouette of the city ofChicago and the inscription
"21st State - Century", which represents the history and future of the state. Above "Illinois 1818" and below "2003E Pluribus
Unum".

Alabama December 14, 1819 457.400.000 March 17, 2003 Norman E. Nemeth

Description: Its reverse shows a figure ofHellen Keller with her name in reducedBraille and English. It is the only one of this
series of coins withBraille writing. Surrounded, left and right respectively, by a branch oflongleaf pine(Pinus palustris) and an
arrangement ofMagnolias. Below the image is a banner that reads "Spirit of Courage". Above "Alabama 1819", below "2003E
Pluribus Unum".

Maine March 15, 1820 448.800.000 June 2, 2003 Donna Weaver

Description: Its reverse shows the Pemaquid peninsula with the Pemaquid Lighthouse and aSchooner at sea. This lighthouse was
necessary due to the frequent strandings that occurred on the coast and represents an important tourist attraction for this state.
Above reads "Maine 1820" and below "2003E Pluribus Unum".

Missouri August 10, 1821 453.200.000 August 4, 2003 Alfred Maletsky

Description: Its reverse shows theexpedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their return toSt. Louis City toward the
end of theMissouri River with theJefferson National Expansion Memorial and Gateway Arch in the background. Above the image
reads "Corps of Discovery 1804 - 2004". Above "Missouri 1821" , below "2003E Pluribus Unum".

Arkansas June 15, 1836 457.800.000 October 20, 2003 John Mercanti

Description: The reverse showsrice stalks, adiamond and a mallard flying over a lake. All this was chosen becauseArkansas is
popularly known as "the natural state". Above "Arkansas 1836", below "2003E Pluribus Unum".

SIXTH TIRAGE
 2004

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

Michigan January 26, 1837 459,600,000 January 26, 2004 Donna Weaver

Description: In the center is the outline of the state and theGreat Lakes system. On the right you can read "Great Lakes State",
above "Michigan 1837" and below "2004E Pluribus Unum".

Florida March 3, 1845 481.800.000 March 29, 2004 T. James Ferrell

Description: Above you can see the name of the state and its year of incorporation to the federation, "Florida 1845". In the center
and above is aspace shuttle and below it on the left is a 16th centurySpanish galleon and, on the right, a strip of land with palm
trees of theSabal palmetto species, the tree symbol of the state. The phrase "Gateway to discovery" is placed below these last two
symbols. Finally, at the bottom, "2004E Pluribus Unum".

Texas December 29, 1845 541.800.000 June 1, 2004 Norman E. Nemeth

Description: The reverse shows the outline of the state and a five-pointed star superimposed on it, together with the inscription
"The Lone Star State", the nickname by which Texas is known in allusion to the star on itsflag. Above it reads "Texas 1845" and
below "2004E Pluribus Unum" both connected by a rope in allusion to the historical figure of cattle and cowboys.

Iowa December 28, 1846 465.200.000 August 30, 2004 John Mercanti

Description: Shows a unique school plant and space, with the teacher and his students planting a tree; image based on a painting
byGrant Wood. Above this "Foundation in education" and below "Grant Wood" Above "Iowa 1846", below "2004E Pluribus
Unum".

Wisconsin May 29, 1848 453.200.000 October 25, 2004 Alfred Maletsky

Description: Shows an agrarian theme with a cow, a round cheese and an ear of corn; this was chosen since this state produces
15% of the milk in the United States and more than 350 types ofcheese. Below these three images is a banner with the word
"Forward", the state motto since 1851 and above "Winsconsin 1848", below "2004E Pluribus Unum".

SEVENTH THREAD
 2005

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

California September 9, 1850 520.400.000 January 31, 2005 Don Everhart

Description: Shows naturalist and conservationistJohn Muir admiring the granite monolith "Half Dome" inYosemite Valley. It
also shows aCalifornia Condor flying over it. It is inscribed with the name of the naturalist (on the back) and the name of the
valley (below it). Above "California 1850", below "2005E Pluribus Unum".

Minnesota May 11, 1858 488.000.000 April 4, 2005 Charles Vickers

Description: The design shows a lake lined with trees with two people fishing in a boat, asage grouse swimming and a textured
outline of the state surrounding the text "Land of 10,000 lakes". Above "Minnesota 1858", below "2005E Pluribus Unum".

Oregon February 14, 1859 720.200.000 June 6, 2005 Donna Weaver

Description: Shows a portion ofCrater Lake as seen from its south-southwest shore, as well asWizard Island andWatchman
andHillman Peaks. On the banks there are coniferous trees. About this "Crater Lake" (in Spanish "Lago del Cráter"). Above
"Oregon 1859", below "2005E Pluribus Unum".

Kansas January 29, 1861 563.400.000 August 29, 2005 Norman Nemeth

Description: Shows anAmerican bison andsunflowers both emblematic of the state's history and natural beauty. Above "Kansas
1861", below "2005E Pluribus Unum".

West Virginia June 20, 1863 721.600.000 October 14, 2005 John Mercanti

Description: Shows theNew River Gorge National River crossing to theNew River Gorge Bridge. Written on the water "New
River Gorge" (in Spanish: "Garganta del Río Nuevo"). Above "West Virginia 1863", below "2005E Pluribus Unum".

EIGHTH TIRAGE
 2006

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

Nevada October 31, 1864 589.800.000 January 31, 2006 Don Everhart

Description: Shows a trio of wildmustangs in the sun rising behind snow-capped mountains, all surrounded by branches
ofArtemisia tridentata. Below is a banner reading "The Silver State". Above "Nevada 1864", below "2006E Pluribus Unum".

Nebraska March 1, 1867 591.000.000 April 3, 2006 Charles Vickers

Description: It shows a covered wagon pulled by oxen on which are mounted pioneers. You can also seeChimney Rock and the
midday sun. Below it reads "Chimney Rock" (in Spanish: "Roca Chimenea"). Above "Nebraska 1867", below "2006E Pluribus
Unum".

Colorado August 1, 1876 569.000.000 June 14, 2006 Norm Nemeth

Description: Shows a view of theRocky Mountains withevergreen trees and a banner that reads "Coloful Colorado". Above
"Colorado 1876", below "2006E Pluribus Unum".

North Dakota November 2, 1889 664.800.000 August 28, 2006 Donna Weaver

Description: Shows a pair ofAmerican bison walking at dusk in theBadlands of this state. Above "North Dakota 1889", below
"2006E Pluribus Unum".

South Dakota November 2, 1889 510.800.000 November 6, 2006 John Mercanti

Description: Shows acommon pheasant in flight overMount Rushmore. All surrounded by ears ofwheat. Above "South Dakota
1889", below "2006E Pluribus Unum".

NINTH THROTTLE
 2007

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

Montana November 8, 1889 513.240.000 January 29, 2007 Don Everhart

Description: It shows abison skull over a landscape of this state and next to the inscription "Big sky country". Above "Montana
1889", below "2007E Pluribus Unum".

Washington November 11, 1889 545.200.000 April 11, 2007 Charles Vickers

Description: Shows aking salmon, chavicha or chinuc, jumping out of the water in front ofMount Rainier. Above the water reads
"The evergreen State". Above "Washington 1889", below "2007E Pluribus Unum".

Idaho July 3, 1890 581.400.000 June 5, 2007 Don Everhart

Description: Shows aperegrine falcon towering over an outline of the state of Idaho. Under the bird's beak is written in Latin
"Esto Perpetua" (in English: "Make it Perpetual"). Above "Idaho 1890", below "2007E Pluribus Unum".

Wyoming July 10, 1890 564.400.000 September 4, 2007 Norman E. Nemeth

Description: Shows the image of "Bucking Horse and Rider" (untrained horse trying to take the weight off his back called
"Bronco") patented by the state in 1936. On one side it reads "The equality State" to remind us that this was the first state to
acceptwomen's suffrage. Above "Wyoming 1890", below "2007E Pluribus Unum".

Utah January 4, 1896 508.200.000 November 5, 2007 Joseph Menna

Description: Shows two locomotives moving toward the golden spike (last spike laid in the railroad line of theFirst
Transcontinental Railroad of the United States). Above, and divided by the nail, "Crossroads of the west". Above "Utah 1896",
below "2007E Pluribus Unum".

TENTH THREAD
 2008

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Date of 2 3 2Designer3
Image State Number of coins Date of issue
incorporation

Oklahoma November 16, 1907 416.600.000 January 28, 2008 Phebe Hemphill

Description: Shows apink earwig in flight with its tail feathers open and above theGaillardia flower. Above "Oklahoma 1907",
below "2008E Pluribus Unum".

New Mexico January 6, 1912 488.600.000 April 7, 2008 Don Everhart

Description: Shows the sun symbol of theZia on a topographic outline of the state. On the side and at the bottom "Land of
enchantment". Above "New Mexico 1912", below "2008E Pluribus Unum".

Arizona February 14, 1912 509.600.000 June 2, 2008 Joseph Menna

Description: Shows an image of theGrand Canyon at sunset with asaguaro on the right. On one side of the latter is a banner that
reads "Grand Canyon State". Above "Arizona 1912", below "2008E Pluribus Unum".

Alaska January 3, 1959 505.800.000 August 23, 2008 Charles Vickers

Description: Shows agrizzly bear emerging from the water with a salmon in its mouth. In the sky thenorth star. To the right of
the bear "The great land". Above "Alaska 1959", below "2008E Pluribus Unum".

Hawaii August 21, 1959 517.600.000 November 3, 2008 Don Everhart

Description: Shows the Hawaiian monarch KingKamehameha I stretching out his right hand over the eight main Hawaiian
Islands. Under the islands "Ua mau ke ea o ka 'āina i ka pono" (English: "The life of the land is perpetuated in honesty"). Above
"Hawaii 1959", below "2008E Pluribus Unum".