{Tag Archives} State Quarters
Dropped letter on state quarter - Numismatic News
Oct 7 at 9:09pm
Tracy Miller of Florida found a 2005-P West Virginia state quarter with a “Dropped Letter” showing as a letter “T” dropped out in the field. This is the result of the “T” of WEST being clogged with debris that was packed in so tight that when it eventually fell out of the die cavity of the “T,” like Jello from a mold, it was struck into the field of the coin leaving behind this very interesting incuse “T.”
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US Mint produces 33.7 billion commemorative state quarters - Coin News
Oct 1 at 11:11pm
The U.S. Mint has produced a whopping 33,774,200,000 state quarters since the inception of the 50 State Quarters® Program in 1999. The total does not include the several hundred million Arizona state quarters that started to hit circulation in June. And by the program’s completion with the final Hawaiian commemorative later this year, the Mint will have issued well over 34 billion state quarters.
That’s quite impressive, despite a slowing U.S. circulating coin pace. And in reality, the Mint’s quarter production output is many millions higher.
Read article: US Mint produces 33.7 billion commemorative state quarters - Coin News
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Pop quiz, can you name the State quarter designs featuring state outlines and mottoes?
Sep 22 at 9:09pm
There are several common threads in State quarter dollar designs. Two in particular come to mind immediately.
One is the frequency with which state outlines show up in the coin designs and the other is the number of State quarter dollars featuring some type of wording beyond what’s required by law.
Read article: Pop quiz, can you name the State quarter designs featuring state outlines and mottoes?
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Many State quarter designs depict animal and man-made methods of transportation - Coin World
Sep 15 at 10:10pm
Some State quarter dollar designs move collectors more than others. And we’re not talking about the esthetic appeal of the designs themselves but what the design depicts.
Sixteen State quarter dollar designs feature some method of transportation – either an animal or man-made device.
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Rare glitch in some Wyoming quarters yet to create collecting frenzy - Star-Tribune
Sep 11 at 10:10pm
Like thousands of Americans, Gillette resident Gordon Evans has collected state quarters — adding each state as it is released. Now, with news that the Wyoming bucking-horse-and-rider quarters might be worth more than 25 cents, Evans is rechecking the Cowboy State quarter in his possession to see if he has one with a unique characteristic.
Read article: Rare glitch in some Wyoming quarters yet to create collecting frenzy - Star-Tribune
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State quarter a hit: Collectors clamor for latest coin in series - Peninsula Clarion
Sep 9 at 11:11pm
Those eager to hold a bit of Alaska in the palm of their hands might want to head to the bank. Alaska quarters have arrived and many banks are doling them out to those who ask for them.
“The phones were ringing off the hook constantly for the last two weeks,” said Mercy Medley-Graham, service manager for the Kenai Wells Fargo branch. ” If (people) aren’t doing banking transactions, they’re just coming in for the quarters.”
Read article: State quarter a hit: Collectors clamor for latest coin in series - Peninsula Clarion
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Alaska quarter debuts - Numismatic News
Sep 6 at 1:01pm
While the American people were examining Alaska’s governor, Sarah Palin, as Sen. John McCain’s vice presidential running mate, the people of Alaska were taking a look at their new state quarter Aug. 29 at its official debut at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer.
Governors have routinely launched state quarters in other states, but that was not to be this time. The governor’s office did proclaim “49th State Quarter Day.”
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Alaska Quarter Release Celebrated at Fair, Governor Palin Misses Event - Coin News
Sep 1 at 1:01pm
Governor Sarah Palin’s office announced as late as last night that she would be spending today at the Alaska State Fair to introduce the newest state quarter into circulation.
Governor Palin had a more important ceremony to attend, however, as she took her place beside Sen. John McCain’s Friday and was selected as his vice presidential candidate.
Read article: Alaska Quarter Release Celebrated at Fair, Governor Palin Misses Event - Coin News
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QUARTER HONORING “THE GREAT LAND,” A SHINING STAR FOR THE NATION
Sep 1 at 1:01pm
PALMER, Alaska - The spotlight was on the Colony Stage at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer today as a crowd celebrated the ceremonial launch of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar coin. United States Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart joined Alaska Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell for the event.
“The bear gripping a salmon firmly in its jaws as it emerges from rapids captures the essence of your State,” Deputy Director Brunhart said of the Alaska quarter design. “When Americans pull this coin out of their pockets, they will think of Alaska-America’s last frontier.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Alaska State Quarters in Bags and Rolls - Coin News
Aug 26 at 7:07pm
The newest state quarters honor Alaska with bags and rolls of the coins available Monday from the United States Mint.
Collectors can order 100- and 1,000-coin quarter bags or two-roll sets with 40 coins each from the U.S. Mint facility at Denver and Philadelphia.
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Alaska quarter enters circulation - American Chronicle
Aug 24 at 10:10pm
Alaska state quarters launch into circulation during the final week in August. The quarter-dollar is the 49th coin, and the second to last state commemorative featured in the highly popular United States Mint 50 State Quarters® Program.
The reverse side of the coin features a grizzly bear emerging from the water clutching a salmon in its jaws. The North Star is depicted above the inscription “The Great Land.”
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Alaska State Quarter to Roll Out at State Fair, Public Coin Forum - Coin News
Aug 24 at 10:10pm
The ceremonial launch of the commemorative Alaska state quarter will occur at the Alaska State Fair, the United States Mint announced Thursday.
The Alaska state quarter is the 49th coin in the popular United States Mint 50 State Quarters® Program.
Read article: Alaska State Quarter to Roll Out at State Fair, Public Coin Forum - Coin News
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Bags and Rolls of Alaska Quarter-Dollars Available on August 25
Aug 21 at 10:10pm
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint announced today that collectors can begin placing their orders for bags and rolls of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar coin at noon Eastern Time on August 25, 2008. There is no order limit for these options.
The Alaska quarter-dollar is the 49th coin in the United States Mint 50 State Quarters® Program. The reverse side of the coin features a grizzly bear emerging from the water clutching a salmon in its jaws. The North Star is depicted above the inscription “The Great Land.” Additional inscriptions are “Alaska” and “1959.” Read the rest of this entry »
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State Quarter Honoring “The Great Land” to be Launched at Alaska State Fair
Aug 21 at 10:10pm
Latest Quarter Accentuates Alaska’s Natural Beauty and Abundant Wildlife
Come celebrate the ceremonial launch of the Alaska commemorative quarter-dollar at the Alaska State Fair, Colony Stage, in Palmer on Friday, August 29, 2008, at 1 p.m. (Alaska Time). United States Mint Deputy Director Andy Brunhart will join Governor Sarah Palin in celebrating the 49th coin in the United States Mint 50 State Quarters® Program. The public and the media are invited to this free event.
After the ceremony, the crowd may exchange currency for $10 rolls of newly minted Alaska quarters in the Wineck Barn from 1:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. Children 18 years old and younger will receive a free Alaska quarter. Read the rest of this entry »
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33 billion and counting, Collectors can count on availability of State quarters for years - Coin World
Aug 18 at 10:10pm
Some recent newspaper headlines may have caught your attention. In June, auto analysts reported U.S. drivers traveled 30 billion miles less since November 2007 than in the same time period the year before.
In July, hyperinflation forced the price of a can of baked beans to 30 billion Zimbabwean dollars.
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Alaska’s State quarter launch ceremony - Coin World
Jul 28 at 1:01pm
Alaska will be hosting its State quarter dollar launch ceremony Aug. 29 during the Alaska State Fair in Palmer.
The coin depicts a grizzly bear emerging from the water clutching a salmon in its jaw. The North Star is above the inscription the great land. Although we don’t know all the details yet on what kind of special touches the Alaska ceremony will have, we do know that the date coincides with a significant event at the fair.
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Investing in the hobby - Coin World
Jul 7 at 10:10pm
Several collectors in Ohio and California report very different approaches to collecting State quarter dollars by the roll, although it is doubtful their state of residency has anything to do with how they collect.
Here are two more stories under the “why I collect rolls of State quarters” theme begun in the June 16 issue of Coin World, with collector comments published in the June 30, July 7 and July 14 columns.
Entire article: Investing in the hobby - Coin World
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Mint Arizona First Day Coin Cover on sale - CoinNews
Jul 1 at 5:05pm
The United States Mint 2008 Arizona Official First Day Cover went on sale today, June 30.
The 35,000 limited edition covers are the 48th in the series and include two shiny Arizona state quarters featuring an image of the Grand Canyon with a Saguaro cactus in the foreground.
Entire article: Mint Arizona First Day Coin Cover on sale - CoinNews
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More folks acquiring rolls of State quarters than most collectors might imagine - Coin World
Jun 30 at 3:03pm
This week another coin collector and a dealer provide even more insight into this amazing hobby and why some people save rolls of State quarter dollars.
The topic of saving rolls of quarter dollars was first raised in this column in the June 16 issue of Coin World, with collector comments published in the June 30 and July 7 columns.
Entire article: More folks acquiring rolls of State quarters than most collectors might imagine - Coin World
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Pick your favorites of state quarters’ - Part II - Numismatic News
Jun 23 at 7:07pm
Here we continue my evaluation of the artistic merit of the 50 states quarters. I have been collecting coins for nearly 40 years, have been a photographer for more than 30 of those years and an artist for part of that time.
Please keep in mind as you read that I am not delving into why a design was chosen for a state or how it was chosen. I am only commenting on what I believe is good, not so good or even poor coin design.
Entire article: Pick your favorites of state quarters’ - Part II - Numismatic News
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