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"The "50 State quarters program" is a series of 50 commemorative U.S. quarters honoring the Quarters from the 50 states
First run Second
admission of each of the 50 U.S. states to the United States of America. These mintages replaced the
run Third run original "quarter" and changed their reverse five times in each year (every 10 weeks) during a period

Fourth run Fifth from January 1999 to December 2008.

run Sixth run It was a program whose act of incorporation into law was signed by President Bill Clinton on
Seventh run December 1, 1997 and was intended to "promote the dissemination of knowledge of the individual
states, their history and geography among the youth of the United States and the rich diversity of
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the national heritage" as well as to promote "the collection of memorable pieces from all states for
run Ninth run
the face value of the currency."
Tenth run Map of
It consisted of the circulation of a 25-cent coin, of national circulation, with an allegorical reverse to a Value: 25 cents.
the years See
different state every 10 weeks, in the order in which the states were admitted to the union.
Composition:1 91.67% Copper
also References
8.33% Nickel
The obverse was common to all coins and consisted of a new design of the effigy of George
Weight:1 5,670 grams
Washington seen on the original quarter.
Diameter:1 24.26 mm.

The choice of the reverse design for each state was made through the office of the governor of that state, who in turn sent the design chosen by that
office to the U.S. Mint, which gave, or did not give, its approval. Usually within each state a vote was held to choose the design to be sent.

Each run of each design would have four versions: one from the Philadelphia mint (P), one from the Denver mint (D), one from the San Francisco mint
(S) which would be mirror mode and one in silver.

Not all states got the same amount of coins. The official total was 34,797,600,000 coins, with the range for each state varying from 1,594,616,000 coins
for Virginia to 416,600,000 coins for Oklahoma. The median was 695,952,000 coins.

Subsequent to 2008, when the program came to an end, another program called District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters was launched and
was intended to continue it.

First run [ edit ]

1999

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

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

Description: On its reverse is the cavalcade of Caesar Rodney, the congressman whose vote moved the balance toward
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 "1999 E Pluribus Unum".

December 12, 1787

Pennsylvania 707.332.000 March 8, 1999 John Mercanti

Description: The reverse shows the statue "Commonwealth" by Roland Hinton Perry superimposed on the silhouette
image of the state. At the top of the image reads "Pennsylvania 1787", to its right, in column and in capital letters "Virtue,
Liberty, Independence". At t h e bottom "1999 E Pluribus Unum".

December 18, 1787

New Jersey 662.228.000 May 17, 1999 Alfred Maletsky

Description: Its reverse is a design based on the painting by Emmanuel Leutze called "Washington Crossing the
Delaware" which shows General George Washington and members of the colonial army crossing the Delaware 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 "1999 E
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 tree of the state. All this crowned by a banner
with the state motto written on it: "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation". Above this, "Georgia 1788" and below "1999 E Pluribus
Unum".

October 12, 1999

Connecticut January 9, 1788 1.346.624.000 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 the hands of the British.
Above this reads "Connecticut 1788", to the left "The Charter Oak" and below "1999 E Pluribus Unum".

Second run [ edit ]

2000

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

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" in
Massachusetts, which represents the militias that helped fight in the independence. This figure is centered to the left and
above a map of the state. Above this image reads "Massachusetts 1788", to the right, in capital letters "The Bay state", and
at the bottom "2000 E 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 built in 1772. On both sides white oak branches
and, cut through the building, and in capital letters "the old line state". Below "2000 E Pluribus Unum".

SouthCarolina 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 a wren surrounded by yellow jasmines
and on the right a Sabal Palm. Above these two images and inside the silhouette, "The palmetto state". Below all "2000 E
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 motto "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 "2000 E Pluribus Unum".

October 16, 2000

Virginia June 25, 1788 1.346.624.000 Edgar Z. Steever

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

Third run [ edit ]

2001

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

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

Description: The reverse shows the Statue of Liberty superimposed on a map of the state. To the right and left, following
the edge of the coin are eleven stars representing New York's entry as the eleventh state of the union. At the top "New
York 1788" (in English "New York 1788"). To the right of the central design reads "Gateway to freedom". Also visible within
the map are lines indicating the course of the Hudson River and the Erie Canal, both very important waterways for New
York. Below it reads "2001 E Pluribus Unum".

North Carolina November 21, 1789

1.055.476.000 March 12, 2001 John Mercanti

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

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

Description: Its reverse shows a sailing ship 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" (in Spanish "El estado océano"). Below "2001 E 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
collecting sap in buckets, to honor the fact that this state is famous for its production of maple syrup and maple sugar.
Above "Vermont 1791." On the right "Freedom and unity". Below "2001 E Pluribus Unum".

October 15, 2001

Kentucky June 1, 1792 723.564.000 T. James Ferrell

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

Fourth run [ edit ]

2002

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

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

Description: Its reverse shows three musical instruments, from left to right a guitar, a trumpet and a violin with a book of
sheet music behind. Above these, three stars. Each star with each instrument symbolizes a region of Tennessee with its
typical music (country, blues and Appalachian respectively). Below this, a banner reads "Musical Heritage". Above the
entire central design reads "Tennessee 1796". Below t h e e n t i r e
c e n t r a l d e s i g n
r e a d s "2002 E 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 an ultralight and an astronaut
over the state silhouette. Below the aircraft reads "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers". Above all this "Ohio 1803". Below all
this "2002 E Pluribus Unum".

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

Description: Its reverse shows the Louisiana bird, the pelican, a trumpet with quaver figures and the silhouette of the
present territory of the United States with the territory acquired by Thomas Jefferson from Napoleon Bonaparte highlighted,
along with the inscription, on the right "Louisiana Purchase" (in Spanish "La compra de Luisiana"). Above "Louisiana 1812",
below "2002 E Pluribus Unum".

December 11, 1816

Indiana 689.800.000 August 8, 2002 Donna Weaver

Description: Its reverse shows a racing single-seater 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 represents Indiana's place in the order of the union. Above "Indiana 1816." Below "2002 E Pluribus Unum".

December 10, 1817 October 15, 2002

Mississippi 579.600.000 Donna Weaver

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

Fifth run [ edit ]

2003

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

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

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

December 14, 1819

Alabama 457.400.000 March 17, 2003 Norman E. Nemeth

Description: The reverse shows a figure of Helen Keller with her name in reduced Braille and English. It is the only one of
this series of coins to feature Braille writing. Surrounded, left and right respectively, by a branch of longleaf pine (Pinus
palustris) and an arrangement of Magnolias. Below the image is a banner reading "Spirit of Courage". Above "Alabama
1819", below "2003 E Pluribus Unum".

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

Description: The reverse shows the Pemaquid Peninsula with the Pemaquid Lighthouse and a schooner at sea. This
lighthouse was necessitated by the frequent groundings that were occurring off the coast and represents a major tourist
attraction for this state. Above it reads "Maine 1820" and below "2003 E Pluribus Unum".

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

Description: Its reverse shows the expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark returning to St. Louis City toward the
end of the Missouri River with the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and Gateway Arch in the background. Above the
image reads "Corps of Discovery 1804 - 2004". Above "Missouri 1821" below "2003 E Pluribus Unum".

October 20, 2003

Arkansas June 15, 1836 457.800.000 John Mercanti

Description: The reverse shows rice stalks, a diamond and a mallard flying over a lake. All of these were chosen because
Arkansas is popularly known as "the natural state". Above "Arkansas 1836", below "2003 E Pluribus Unum".

Sixth run [ edit ]

2004

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

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

Description: In the center is the outline of the state and the Great Lakes system. T o the right is "Great Lakes State",
above "Michigan 1837" and below "2004 E 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 a space shuttle and below it on the left is a 15th century Spanish galleon and, on the right, a strip of
land with palms of the Sabal palmetto species, the state's symbol tree. The phrase "Gateway to discovery" is placed below
the latter two symbols.
Finally, at the bottom, "2004 E Pluribus Unum".

December 29, 1845

Texas 541.800.000 June 1, 2004 Norman E. Nemeth

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

December 28, 1846

Iowa 465.200.000 August 30, 2004 John Mercanti

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

October 25, 2004

Wisconsin May 29, 1848 453.200.000 Alfred Maletsky

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

Seventh run [ edit ]

2005

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

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

Description: Shows naturalist and conservationist John Muir admiring the granite monolith "Half Dome" in Yosemite
Valley. It also shows a California 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 "2005 E Pluribus Unum".

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

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

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

Description: Shows a portion of Crater Lake as seen from its south-southwest shore, as well as Wizard Island and
Watchman and Hillman Peaks. Coniferous trees are seen on the shores. Above this "Crater Lake". Above "Oregon 1859",
below "2005 E Pluribus Unum".

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

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

West October 14, 2005

June 20, 1863 721.600.000 John Mercanti
Virginia

Description: Shows the New River Gorge Bridge crossing the gorge of the New River. Written on the water
"New River Gorge" (Spanish: "Barranco del Río Nuevo"). Above "West Virginia 1863", below "2005 E Pluribus Unum".

Eighth run [ edit ]

2006

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

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

Description: Shows a trio of wild mustangs and sun rising behind snow-capped mountains, all surrounded by branches
of Artemisia tridentata. Below a banner reading "The Silver State". Above "Nevada 1864", below "2006 E Pluribus Unum".

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

Description: It shows a covered wagon pulled by oxen where pioneers are riding. Chimney Rock and the noonday sun
are also seen. Below reads "Chimney Rock" (Spanish: "Roca Chimenea"). Above "Nebraska 1867", below "2006 E
Pluribus Unum".

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

Description: Shows a view of the Rocky Mountains with evergreen trees and a banner reading "Colorful Colorado".
Above "Colorado 1876", below "2006 E Pluribus Unum".

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

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

November 6, 2006
November 2, 1889 510.800.000 John Mercanti
SouthDakota

Description: Shows a common pheasant in flight over Mount Rushmore. All surrounded by ears of wheat. Above "South
Dakota 1889", below "2006 E Pluribus Unum".

Ninth run [ edit ]

2007

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

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

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

November 11, 1889

545.200.000 April 11, 2007 Charles Vickers
Washington

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

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

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

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

Description: It shows the image of the "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 accept women's suffrage.
Above "Wyoming 1890", below "2007 E Pluribus Unum".

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

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

Tenth printing [ edit ]

2008

2 Date of 2 Number of 3 Date of

Image State 2 Designer3
incorporation coins issue

November 16, 1907

Oklahoma 416.600.000 January 28, 2008 Phebe Hemphill

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

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

Description: Shows the sun symbol of the Zia over a topographic outline of the state. To one side and below "Land of
enchantment". Above "New Mexico 1912", below "2008 E Pluribus Unum".

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

Description: Shows an image of the Grand Canyon at sunset with a saguaro on the right. To the side of the saguaro is a
banner reading "Grand Canyon State". Above "Arizona 1912", below "2008 E Pluribus Unum".

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

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

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

Description: Depicts Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I stretching his right hand over the eight main islands of
Hawaii. Below 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 "2008 E Pluribus Unum".

Map of the years [ edit ]

The map shows the years of currency issuance for each state (also includes the extension of
the program to the federal district and territories in 2009).

The following table has the quarters grouped by year.

Color Year 1st launch 2nd launch 3rd launch 4th launch 5th launch

1999 Delaware Pennsylvania New Jersey Georgia Connecticut

2000 Massachusetts Maryland SouthCarolina New Hampshire Virginia

2001 New York North Carolina Rhode Island Vermont Kentucky

2002 Tennessee Ohio Louisiana Indiana Mississippi

2003 Illinois Alabama Maine Missouri Arkansas

2004 Michigan Florida Texas Iowa Wisconsin

2005 California Minnesota Oregon Kansas West Virginia

2006 Nevada Nebraska Colorado North Dakota SouthDakota

2007 Montana Washington Idaho Wyoming Utah

2008 Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Alaska Hawaii

See also [ edit ]

 U.S. District of Columbia and U.S. Territories National Parks
Q u a r t e r s
Presidential dollars

References [ edit ]
1. ↑ a b c United State Mint. "Quarter Dollar" (in English). Archived from the original on September 17, 2009. Accessed 25 March 2011.
a b c d e f g g h i j k l m n ñ o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac U.S.
2. ↑ Government Department of the Treasury. "50 state quarters report". Archived from the original on March
10, 2016. Accessed March 25, 2011.
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3. ↑ "Complete Guide to State Quarter Series". Accessed March 25, 2011.

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