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.
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