50 State Quarters

The United States Mint's 50 State Quarters Program was a ten-year program (1999-2008) in which quarters were released in the order states were admitted into the Union. Every coin is unique, as is every state's design selection process. The program represents the first change to the quarter since production of the Bicentennial quarter in 1975-1976.

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" all appear on the obverse.

State designs are submitted and recommended via a process determined by the governor of each state. The United States Mint reviews the designs for coinability before each governor recommends a final design. Both the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee and the Commission of Fine Arts provide comments. The Secretary of the Treasury approves all final designs.

Coin Specifications:
* Standard Weight = 5.670g
* Standard Diameter = 0.955 in (24.26mm)
* Thickness = 1.75 mm
* Edge = Reeded
* Composition = Cupro-Nickel Clad (8.33% Nickel, Balance Cu)