50 state quarters program booklet

One of the largest and most popular united states commemorative coin programs is the 50 state quarter program. I was not aware that each quarter is made in two locations. All statehood quarters feature a modified washington obverse with a unique reverse design. On january 3, 1959, alaska became the 49th state to be admitted into the union. Minted from 1999 through 2008, they featured unique designs for each of the 50 us states on the reverse the 50 state quarters program was started to support a new generation of coin collectors, and it became the. The 50 state quarters program sparked huge interest in coin collecting across the nation. State quarters book, gorgeous all 50 states in booklet by us mint. The state quarters program, see list of state quarters below, came about as a result of the 50 states commemorative coin program act public law 105124 which was signed into law by president clinton on december 1, 1997. State quarters book, gorgeous all 50 states in booklet by. Racecar, 19 stars, crossroads of america gateway arch, lewis and clark on a river. For more information on these coins, visit their coins and medals page. Please consult the united states mint 50 state quarters design use policy for more information.

Discussion in us coins forum started by benyjr, jun 15, 2007. By 2008, all 50 states were represented in the order they joined the union. Five states were featured each year, based on the order in which they ratified the constitution or became states. This set features 10 different silver washington quarters.

The 50 states quarters program featured each of the us states on unique designs from 1999 to 2008. Its interesting that the last 5 years of quarters have no photo of what they look like because the holder was made before all the designs were revealed to the public. The fourth quarter released by the united states mint in 2008 commemorates the state of alaska. Each quarter was produced for about 10 weeks and will never be produced again.

The 2008 50 states quarters clad proof sets, as of this writing, are available from the u. Treasury department has stated in press releases that 140 million americans collected the 50 state quarters. Launched in 1999, the united states mint s 50 state quarters program was a 10year initiative that honored each of the nations states in the order that they ratified the constitution or were admitted into the union. The 50 state quarters program, the first circulating commemorative coin series authorized by the united states government since 1975, has been met with previously unheard of popularity for a generalissue circulating coin of the united states. The 50 state quarters program was so popular early on and has remained so that far more people than the number of 50 states quarters proof sets available were clamoring for these popular coins.

State quarters book, gorgeous all 50 states in booklet by us. Quarters coin folder by littleton coin company, inc. The 50 state quarters program was started to support a new. The america the beautiful quarters series consists of 56 new quarters that honor one national park or historic monument in each of the 50 states, washington, d. The 50state quarters program slightly more than half a billion quarters honoring the 31st state of the union, california, were coined in just 10 weeks before the mint moved on to the 32nd state, minnesota. It holds the quarters firmly and displays them nicely.

One of the largest and most popular united states commemorative coin programs is the 50 state. Unfollow 50 state quarter collection to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The following, which considers the success of the 50 state quarters program, is the first of what we hope will be many such posts. One of the main reasons for initiating the 50 state quarters program was to spark a new interest in coin collecting. Slots on every page let kids collect birthyear coins, millennium coins, and twentiethcentury coins. Law 105124 that put into affect the 50 state commemorative quarters program. Prices for these and other quarter proof sets stayed lofty for the duration of the 50 state quarter program but tapered off soon after the series ended and widespread interest in the quarters waned. In 2010, the united states mint began issuing 56 quarter dollar coins featuring designs depicting national parks and other national sites as part of the united states mint america the beautiful quarters program. Treat yourself and your favorite fan of state quarters to this beautiful threepanel coin.

The concept of this program was to commemorate each of the 50 us states by placing a design on the reverse that represents each state. The 50 state quarters program quiz by anywherewithyou. America the beautiful silver quarters, park quarters. A unique event in the history of the united states coinage began in 1999, when the u.

Each set includes the special 50 states quarters released by the us mint from 19992008. The statehood quarter program required the mint to issue five quarters each year for 10 years to commemorate the 50 states in the order that they. Ive found a quarter from the state of georgia in a. Each coin will depict a national park or other national site, beginning with hot springs national park in arkansas, yellowstone national park in. Hobbylinc carries 49 quarters coin collecting books and supplies at discounts up to 45%. The 50 state quarters program, a 10year initiative, honored the nations states in the order they ratified the constitution or were admitted into.

Its a coin collectors dream folder, with a space for every states newly designed quartersarranged according to the year each was mintedalong with dozens of fascinating facts. The state quarter series is easily the most successful numismatic program of all time. The 50 state quarters program act began in 1999 and ran through 2008, with five new quarters released every year. This exciting program features a great variety of products to add to your collection, including an america the beautiful quarters proof set, america the beautiful quarters silver proof set, 100coin america the beautiful quarters bags, america the beautiful quarters tworoll sets, and the america the. Are you interested in using images or designs of quarters issued under the 50 state quarters program. Hi everyone, after a great deal of searching for a checklist for the 50 state quarters program, i have finally broken down and made my own.

The america the beautiful quarters program is the sequel to the 50 states quarters program which was popular during its 1999 through 2008 run. On the front, otherwise known as the obverse, the specific mintmarks can be found to the right of george. It opened up a whole new branch of collectors and introduced many people to the field of coin collecting who were interested in building a whole new collection. Sol taylor making cents the signal saturday, april 30, 2005 s. The 50 state quarter program turned out to be the most successful and popular numismatic commemorative coin program in history with at least half of all americans collecting the coins. Each quarter was produced for about 10 weeks and will never be.

Mint will issue 56 national park quarters as part of the united states mint america the beautiful quarters program. As a result of this act, each of the 50 united states of america have had a commemorative quarter issued in their honor. The us 50 state quarters and 6 territorial quarters. It called for the release of circulating commemorative quarters by the united states mint. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in numismatic publications, and public auction results. On december 1, 1997, congress passed public law 105124 that created the 50 state quarters program. The 50 state quarters program was started to support a new generation of. The 50 state quarters were released by the united states mint every ten weeks in the same order that the states ratified the constitution.

These prices for the 50 state quarters are provided as a service to hobbizine readers. National park quarters your source for supplies for the national parks series of coins and quarters. Template eps format or design template pdf format a template on which. Its a coin collectors dream folder, with a space for every state s newly designed quarters arranged according to the year each was mintedalong with dozens of fascinating facts. From 1999 through 2008, it featured each of the 50 u. This page lists out current and past coin designs in circulation today. See what 50 state quarters proof sets are worth today, and whether theyre likely to hold their value or not. Revisions united states mint refines 50 state quarters design evaluation. State name statehood date design theme issue date series number. Each statehood quarter s design was struck for about 10 weeks only.

On december 1, 1997, congress passed public law 105124 that created the 50 state. Including the district of columbia and the us territories nov by peter pauper press isbn. In 1999, the united states mint introduced a new program to the masses, replacing the traditional bald eagle quarter with a highly detailed state quarter collection. The most popular quarters coin collecting books and supplies brands include whitman publishing, and h.

The program ran from 1999 until 2008 with a common obverse design in a unique reverse design commemorating each of the 50 states. Lastly, a gatefold spread will accommodate all 50 wildly popular statehood quarters. This quarter holder is good quality, with a nice booklet about the 50 states. The 50 state quarters was a series circulating commemorative quarters released by the united states mint. What other activity requires treasure hunting skills and knowledge of history, and delivers a decade of excitement, the thrill of hunting for errors, and an interest in u. Usps 19992008 complete 50 state quarters greetings from america portfolio album. The quarters were released in the order that the states joined the union. Each statehood quarters design was struck for about 10 weeks only. Covering all 50 states with the unique 1999 to 2008 state quarter collection, the release helped increase interest in coin.

The order in which the coins are introduced is based on when the states were admitted to the union. Minted from 1999 through 2008, they featured unique designs for each of the 50 us states on the reverse. Despite the united states mint manufacturing the 50 state quarters by the hundreds of millions of coins, the venerable statehood quarters program is one of the most collected coin series in u. The regal beauty of purple mountain majesties can be yours to treasure forever. The state quarter program has made coin collecting cool. According to the program, five quarters were released each year through 2008. Many state quarter folders offer detailed information about the state quarters that they hold, including facts about the states themselves as well as the coins.

Read on to discover what you need to know to evaluate your state quarter collection. The order in which the coins are introduced is based on when the states were admitted to the union the first coin, delaware, appeared on jan. Mint released the first five issues out of a total of 50 different quarters commemorating the 50 united states. A guide book of mercury dimes, standing liberty quarters, and liberty walking half dollars, 1st edition.

The state quarter series is only slated to run through 2009, so now is the time to ensure that your collection is complete. Statehood quarter album official whitman coin folder 112 of 168 results for books. Today, state quarters make up a majority of the quarters in circulation. Harris state quarters book collectors map 1999 2009 w complete set of coins. Nov 12, 2009 a guide book of mercury dimes, standing liberty quarters, and liberty walking half dollars, 1st edition. But now that the state quarters have all been minted, you may wonder if the coins in your collection are worth more than 25 cents each. On their website they have a page for circulating coins. Each quarter features a different state design on the back. Organized by release year, each slot lists the states nickname, motto, flower, and bird.

The 50 state quarters program slightly more than half a billion quarters honoring the 31st state of the union, california, were coined in just 10 weeks before the mint moved on to the 32nd state, minnesota. On august 22, 2002, the united states mint and the united states postal service signed an agreement to jointly develop and market a number of products that feature two of americas most popular collectible items the 50 state quarters and the greetings from america stamps. Starting in january 1999, each of the 50 states in the union were honored on a unique quarter dollar commemorative coin. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. This set also includes 6 territory quarters from the us territories program. Colorful illustrations and a detailed look at the first 10 state quar. The 50 state quarters program, which began in 1999, was created by the u. Launched in 1999, the united states mints 50 state quarters program was a 10year initiative that honored each of the nations states in the order that they ratified the constitution or were admitted into the union.