If YES, do you know the stories behind the designs or can you answer the following questions?
1. Why is there an astronaut on the Ohio quarter?
2. Which state is part of the Missouri Compromise besides Missouri?
3. Which state is the Land of Lincoln?
4. Which state quarter is inscribed "Spirit of Courage"?
5. Where is the Crater Lake located?
The following photo shows Pittsbugh boy scouts are searching for answers in this book.
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Introduction to 50 State Quarters Program
On December 1, 1997, President Clinton signed “The 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act.” It allowed the redesign of the reverse side of the quarter dollar in order to pay tribute to the states and people that make our nation what it is today. Each state was responsible for choosing a distinctive design showcasing its unique history, culture, people, natural resources, innovation and technology. The ultimate purpose of this program was to promote the diffusion of knowledge among the youth of the United States about the individual states, their history, and the rich diversity of the national heritage.
This was a 10-year program, beginning in 1999 and ending in 2008. Each year, five new quarters were released with distinctive designs honoring each of the five states. These statehood quarters were released in the order each state joined the Union.
The process of program implementation included the following:
1. Submitting a legislation bill,
2. Public hearing,
3. Passing the bill,
4. Feasibility study,
5. President’s approval,
6. Design selection procedures, and
7. Manufacturing stipulations.
Every state was determined to take advantage of this opportunity to show their pride in the beauty of their land, their accomplishments in the past, and their aspirations for the future. Participation in the design selection process was overwhelming. Thousands of theme designs were submitted by millions of average citizens, from school children, experts and scholars, to government officials. After numerous rounds of selection and consultation, each winning design was concise in narration and profound in significance.
The 50 State Quarters® Program is the most successful program in the history of the United States Mint. Inside this book, you not only find stories about the majestic beauty of the land, but also stories of striking importance about the formation and progression of this Nation.
This was a 10-year program, beginning in 1999 and ending in 2008. Each year, five new quarters were released with distinctive designs honoring each of the five states. These statehood quarters were released in the order each state joined the Union.
The process of program implementation included the following:
1. Submitting a legislation bill,
2. Public hearing,
3. Passing the bill,
4. Feasibility study,
5. President’s approval,
6. Design selection procedures, and
7. Manufacturing stipulations.
Every state was determined to take advantage of this opportunity to show their pride in the beauty of their land, their accomplishments in the past, and their aspirations for the future. Participation in the design selection process was overwhelming. Thousands of theme designs were submitted by millions of average citizens, from school children, experts and scholars, to government officials. After numerous rounds of selection and consultation, each winning design was concise in narration and profound in significance.
The 50 State Quarters® Program is the most successful program in the history of the United States Mint. Inside this book, you not only find stories about the majestic beauty of the land, but also stories of striking importance about the formation and progression of this Nation.
美国50州纪念币简介
一九九九 --- 二零零八 歌颂美国五十州
一九九七年十二月一日, 克林顿总统签署了“美国五十州纪念币法案”。这个法案允许重新设计四分之一美元硬币背面的图像, 以颂扬各州及其人民在国家建设中的贡献。各州可以选择独特的图案来反映本州的历史、文化、自然资源、地理特征、及发明创新。其目的是使美国的年轻一代更加了解自己州的历史、地理、及国家多元化的文化遗产。
从一九九九年开始, 美国联邦造币局每年发行五枚新流通纪念币，分别代表五个州，十年发行五十枚，到二零零八年全部完成。各州纪念币的发行顺序与该州加入联邦的顺序相同。
整个过程的实施细则如下:
1． 国会提出法案
2． 召开公众听证会
3． 国会通过法案
4． 进行可行性研究
5． 总统签署法案
6． 确定纪念币图案的选择程序
7． 制定纪念币的生产制造规章
在纪念币图案的选择过程中，每个州都努力利用这个机会大力宣传颂扬自己的州，表达他们的自豪和骄傲、理想与追求。从州长到百姓，小孩到老人，小学生到专家学者，大家都踊跃参与。收到的建议方案成千上万，主题包罗万象。经过磋商讨论、投票表决、州长定夺等程序，每个州的最后方案都是内容精炼、涵义丰富。这本书中深藏着无数美好动人、撼世惊闻的故事!
美国五十州纪念币序列是美国联邦造币局有史以来最受欢迎的项目。
一九九七年十二月一日, 克林顿总统签署了“美国五十州纪念币法案”。这个法案允许重新设计四分之一美元硬币背面的图像, 以颂扬各州及其人民在国家建设中的贡献。各州可以选择独特的图案来反映本州的历史、文化、自然资源、地理特征、及发明创新。其目的是使美国的年轻一代更加了解自己州的历史、地理、及国家多元化的文化遗产。
从一九九九年开始, 美国联邦造币局每年发行五枚新流通纪念币，分别代表五个州，十年发行五十枚，到二零零八年全部完成。各州纪念币的发行顺序与该州加入联邦的顺序相同。
整个过程的实施细则如下:
1． 国会提出法案
2． 召开公众听证会
3． 国会通过法案
4． 进行可行性研究
5． 总统签署法案
6． 确定纪念币图案的选择程序
7． 制定纪念币的生产制造规章
在纪念币图案的选择过程中，每个州都努力利用这个机会大力宣传颂扬自己的州，表达他们的自豪和骄傲、理想与追求。从州长到百姓，小孩到老人，小学生到专家学者，大家都踊跃参与。收到的建议方案成千上万，主题包罗万象。经过磋商讨论、投票表决、州长定夺等程序，每个州的最后方案都是内容精炼、涵义丰富。这本书中深藏着无数美好动人、撼世惊闻的故事!
美国五十州纪念币序列是美国联邦造币局有史以来最受欢迎的项目。
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