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In 1999, the U.S. Mint started producing a series of 50 "state" quarters, one for each state in the
United States. They are scheduled to come out at a rate of five per year over 10 years.
In other words, a new one is issued every 10 weeks or so. They are being released in the same order thta the
states joined the union.
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Program Background
- The 50 State Quarters® Program is a 10-year initiative (1999-2008) commemorating each of the 50 United States, as allowed by Public Law 105-124.
- This is an unprecedented program by which the U.S. quarter's design will change five times each year for a 10-year period, beginning January 1999.
- States are honored in the order in which they ratified the Constitution and joined the Union.
- This program represents the first change to the quarter since production of the Bicentennial quarter in 1975-1976.
- The U.S. Mint will cease production of the "Eagle" quarter until the 50 State Quarters® Program ends in 2008.
- The 50 State Quarters® are legal tender issue from the United States Treasury, and will be available through
circulation in commercial transactions. 50 State Quarters® Program merchandise and collectibles are available at the U.S. Mint's
online product catalog at http://catalog.usmint.gov
- This program is self-supported by the U.S. Mint at no additional cost to taxpayers.
- In 1997 a program feasibility study was conducted.
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Design
- State designs are displayed on the reverse (tails) of the quarters, while the obverse (heads) of the
quarters continue to display the familiar image of George Washington. To accommodate state designs on the
reverse, the words, "United States of America, " "Quarter Dollar," "Liberty," and "In God We Trust" have
been moved to the obverse.
- State designs are submitted and selected via a process determined by the governor of each state. The Mint reviews
the designs for coinability before each governor selects a final design.
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Coin Specifications
- Standard Weight = 5.670g
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Standard Diameter = 0.955 in (24.26mm)
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Thickness = 1.75 mm
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Edge = Reeded
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Composition = Cupro-Nickel Clad (8.33% Nickel, Balance Cu)
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Art Specifications
- 1/2 " ApplePly
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Dimensions: 18 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 1/2
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