The Montana quarter, released on January 29, 2007, features images of a bison skull hovering in the sky over mountainous terrain. The Montana quarter is the 41st introduced in the 50 State Quarters Program. The reverse of the Montana quarter bears the inscriptions "Big Sky Country," "Montana" and "1889," the year Montana was admitted into the Union, becoming our Nation's 41st state.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features a bison skull depicted above the diverse Montana landscape.
The 2011 Glacier National Park Quarter is the seventh coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
The park is named for its prominent glacier-carved terrain and remnant glaciers descended from the ice age of 10,000 years ago. Glacial forces, ancient seas, geologic faults and uplifting all combined to create some of the most spectacular scenery on earth. Known to the Blackfeet as the “Backbone of the World,” Glacier National Park preserves more than 1 million acres of forests, alpine meadows, lakes, rugged peaks and glacially carved valleys in the Northern Rocky Mountains. These lands were first set aside as a national reserve on February 22, 1897 (29 Stat. 907).
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) image depicts a classic view of the northeast slope of Mount Reynolds towering in the distance, while a mountain goat climbs over the rocky slopes of the park's high country. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Glacier National Park.
Washington - Vancouver - This commemorates the 100th anniversary of Fort Vancouver, Washington. Both the obverse and reverse were designed by acclaimed sculptor Laura Gardin Fraser. She was one of the most prolific female coin designers of her era! The San Francisco Mint struck the coins, but they notoriously forgot to add an “S” mintmark—meaning every single coin looks like a standard Philadelphia minting, lol.
To get the coins from California to the Washington centennial in time, the committee hired famous pilot Oakley Kelly. Kelly completed the round-trip flight in just 10 hours and 55 minutes, with police guarding the precious cargo upon landing. The coin was meant to raise funds for the Fort Vancouver Centennial Corporation. However, the coins didn't generate the publicity or revenue expected. Just five days after the festival started, the corporation’s secretary, Charles A. Watts, tragically committed suicide due to the financial stress. After the event flopped, 35,024 unsold coins were melted down, and the Hudson's Bay Company tucked away a batch of 1,000. Fast forward to 1982: a janitor discovered the hidden stash and spent $400 of the rare half-dollars at face value before a suspicious bank teller caught him!
It’ll be another week before I post again in regards to Classic Silver Commems.
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
Released on April 2, 2007, the Washington quarter was the 42nd coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. Washington was the 42nd state to be admitted into the Union on November 11, 1889.
Washington themed the coin The Evergreen State. It features the traditional image of George Washington on the obverse (heads side) and images representing the State of Washington on the reverse (tails side). The Washington image includes a king salmon breaching the water in front of majestic Mount Rainier. The coin bears the inscriptions "The Evergreen State," "Washington" and "1889."
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features an image of a salmon breaching the water in front of majestic Mount Rainer.
The 2011 Olympic National Park Quarter is the eighth coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
From glistening tidepools to glacier-capped peaks, Olympic National Park protects more than 70 miles of Pacific Ocean beaches and, less than 33 miles away, the glacier-capped 7,980-foot summit of Mount Olympus that is the heart of the Olympic range. The park consists of coastline, rugged peaks, meadows and lakes, scattered forests and steep forested slopes ending in broad, U-shaped valleys. Geology, climate, isolation, history and sheer size make this nearly 1 million-acre park home to relatively intact ecosystems and a priceless living laboratory for plants and myriad species of animals large and small. It was first established as a national site on February 22, 1897 (29 Stat. 901).
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) image depicts a Roosevelt elk standing on a gravel river bar of the Hoh River with a view of Mount Olympus in the background. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Olympic National Park.
Idaho with a creative leap issued the first graphic license plate
Evel at the Snake River Canyon—no one came from Idaho, except the founder of Anderson’s drugs and Aaron Paul.
Nice die crack
Leads cobalt production in U.S.
Craters of the Moon N.P.
Idaho is the 43rd coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and the third quarter released in 2007. Idaho, who was admitted into the Union on July 3rd 1890, themed the coin, Esto Perpetua.
The peregrine falcon in profile is the prominent image on the Idaho quarter. The Peregrine Falcon is one of the fastest birds in the world. Once on the endangered species list, it can now be found throughout Idaho and the United States because of conservation efforts. Next to the peregrine falcon profile are a map of the state and the state motto, "Esto Perpetua" (May it Be Forever), and above the falcon are the inscriptions "Idaho" and "1890," representing the year Idaho entered the Union.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features an image of the Peregrine Falcon imposing its presence above an outline of the state of Idaho.
The 2019 Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Quarter is the 50th coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho is made up of rugged mountains, deep canyons, and wild whitewater rivers, including the Main Salmon River and Middle Fork of the Salmon River. “Frank Church” was attached to the site’s name in honor of late U.S. Senator Frank Church, who played a leading role in its preservation. The area is the largest single connected wilderness in the contiguous States and contains four national forests.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) depicts a piloted drift boat on the rushing river encompassed by the trees and rock formations of the wilderness.
The Wyoming quarter is the 44th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and the fourth released in 2007. Wyoming, admitted into the Union on July 10, 1890, themed the coin, The Equality State. Released into circulation on September 4, 2007, the Wyoming quarter design features a bucking horse and rider, which pays homage to the State's Wild West heritage. The coin also bears the inscriptions "The Equality State," recognizing Wyoming's historical role in establishing equal voting rights for women; "Wyoming;" and "1890," the year Wyoming was admitted into the Union.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features an image of a bucking horse and rider.
The 2010 Yellowstone National Park Quarter is the second coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
First established as a national site on March 1, 1872 (17 Stat. 32), Yellowstone National Park is home to a large variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk. Preserved within the park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world’s most extraordinary geysers.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) image features the Old Faithful geyser with a mature bull bison in the foreground. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Yellowstone National Park.
Utah is the 45th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and the fifth coin released in 2007. Utah, admitted into the Union January 4, 1896, themed the coin, Crossroads of the West.
Released into circulation on November 5, 2007, the reverse of the quarter features two locomotives moving toward a golden spike. The spike joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory, Utah, linking East and West regions of the United States. The coin also bears the inscriptions "Crossroads of the West," "Utah," and "1896," the year Utah was admitted into the Union.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features two locomotives moving toward the golden spike that join Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads.
The 2014 Arches National Park Quarter is the 23rd coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
The Arches National Park quarter is the third of 2014 and the 23rd overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. This park is a red rock wonderland. Visitors will discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures unlike any others in the world. Arches National Park has more than 2,000 natural stone arches, as well as hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. It was first established as a national site on April 12, 1929 (46 Stat. 2988).
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) depicts Delicate Arch, a 65-foot freestanding natural arch. It is a widely recognizable landmark in Utah and the most famous arch found in the park. It has been depicted on postage stamps and license plates. The Olympic torch relay for the 2002 Winter Olympics passed through this arch. The La Sal Mountains are visible in the background. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Arches National Park.
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Mr_Spud
montana centennial 1964
ted turner
The Montana quarter, released on January 29, 2007, features images of a bison skull hovering in the sky over mountainous terrain. The Montana quarter is the 41st introduced in the 50 State Quarters Program. The reverse of the Montana quarter bears the inscriptions "Big Sky Country," "Montana" and "1889," the year Montana was admitted into the Union, becoming our Nation's 41st state.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features a bison skull depicted above the diverse Montana landscape.
The 2011 Glacier National Park Quarter is the seventh coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
The park is named for its prominent glacier-carved terrain and remnant glaciers descended from the ice age of 10,000 years ago. Glacial forces, ancient seas, geologic faults and uplifting all combined to create some of the most spectacular scenery on earth. Known to the Blackfeet as the “Backbone of the World,” Glacier National Park preserves more than 1 million acres of forests, alpine meadows, lakes, rugged peaks and glacially carved valleys in the Northern Rocky Mountains. These lands were first set aside as a national reserve on February 22, 1897 (29 Stat. 907).
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) image depicts a classic view of the northeast slope of Mount Reynolds towering in the distance, while a mountain goat climbs over the rocky slopes of the park's high country. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Glacier National Park.
Saturday June 27 - Washington
Washington - Vancouver - This commemorates the 100th anniversary of Fort Vancouver, Washington. Both the obverse and reverse were designed by acclaimed sculptor Laura Gardin Fraser. She was one of the most prolific female coin designers of her era! The San Francisco Mint struck the coins, but they notoriously forgot to add an “S” mintmark—meaning every single coin looks like a standard Philadelphia minting, lol.
To get the coins from California to the Washington centennial in time, the committee hired famous pilot Oakley Kelly. Kelly completed the round-trip flight in just 10 hours and 55 minutes, with police guarding the precious cargo upon landing. The coin was meant to raise funds for the Fort Vancouver Centennial Corporation. However, the coins didn't generate the publicity or revenue expected. Just five days after the festival started, the corporation’s secretary, Charles A. Watts, tragically committed suicide due to the financial stress. After the event flopped, 35,024 unsold coins were melted down, and the Hudson's Bay Company tucked away a batch of 1,000. Fast forward to 1982: a janitor discovered the hidden stash and spent $400 of the rare half-dollars at face value before a suspicious bank teller caught him!
It’ll be another week before I post again in regards to Classic Silver Commems.
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
MS64
And indirectly....
Casual collector slowly building a collection....
Mr_Spud
bill gates
Released on April 2, 2007, the Washington quarter was the 42nd coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program. Washington was the 42nd state to be admitted into the Union on November 11, 1889.
Washington themed the coin The Evergreen State. It features the traditional image of George Washington on the obverse (heads side) and images representing the State of Washington on the reverse (tails side). The Washington image includes a king salmon breaching the water in front of majestic Mount Rainier. The coin bears the inscriptions "The Evergreen State," "Washington" and "1889."
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features an image of a salmon breaching the water in front of majestic Mount Rainer.
The 2011 Olympic National Park Quarter is the eighth coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
From glistening tidepools to glacier-capped peaks, Olympic National Park protects more than 70 miles of Pacific Ocean beaches and, less than 33 miles away, the glacier-capped 7,980-foot summit of Mount Olympus that is the heart of the Olympic range. The park consists of coastline, rugged peaks, meadows and lakes, scattered forests and steep forested slopes ending in broad, U-shaped valleys. Geology, climate, isolation, history and sheer size make this nearly 1 million-acre park home to relatively intact ecosystems and a priceless living laboratory for plants and myriad species of animals large and small. It was first established as a national site on February 22, 1897 (29 Stat. 901).
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) image depicts a Roosevelt elk standing on a gravel river bar of the Hoh River with a view of Mount Olympus in the background. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Olympic National Park.
Sunday June 28 - Idaho
Idaho with a creative leap issued the first graphic license plate
Evel at the Snake River Canyon—no one came from Idaho, except the founder of Anderson’s drugs and Aaron Paul.
Nice die crack
Leads cobalt production in U.S.
Craters of the Moon N.P.
Love Idaho ❤️
Idaho is the 43rd coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and the third quarter released in 2007. Idaho, who was admitted into the Union on July 3rd 1890, themed the coin, Esto Perpetua.
The peregrine falcon in profile is the prominent image on the Idaho quarter. The Peregrine Falcon is one of the fastest birds in the world. Once on the endangered species list, it can now be found throughout Idaho and the United States because of conservation efforts. Next to the peregrine falcon profile are a map of the state and the state motto, "Esto Perpetua" (May it Be Forever), and above the falcon are the inscriptions "Idaho" and "1890," representing the year Idaho entered the Union.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features an image of the Peregrine Falcon imposing its presence above an outline of the state of Idaho.
The 2019 Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Quarter is the 50th coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho is made up of rugged mountains, deep canyons, and wild whitewater rivers, including the Main Salmon River and Middle Fork of the Salmon River. “Frank Church” was attached to the site’s name in honor of late U.S. Senator Frank Church, who played a leading role in its preservation. The area is the largest single connected wilderness in the contiguous States and contains four national forests.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) depicts a piloted drift boat on the rushing river encompassed by the trees and rock formations of the wilderness.
Momday June 29 - Wyoming
Glendo, Wyoming
harrison ford
enjoy the short week all
The Wyoming quarter is the 44th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and the fourth released in 2007. Wyoming, admitted into the Union on July 10, 1890, themed the coin, The Equality State. Released into circulation on September 4, 2007, the Wyoming quarter design features a bucking horse and rider, which pays homage to the State's Wild West heritage. The coin also bears the inscriptions "The Equality State," recognizing Wyoming's historical role in establishing equal voting rights for women; "Wyoming;" and "1890," the year Wyoming was admitted into the Union.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features an image of a bucking horse and rider.
The 2010 Yellowstone National Park Quarter is the second coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
First established as a national site on March 1, 1872 (17 Stat. 32), Yellowstone National Park is home to a large variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, bison and elk. Preserved within the park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world’s most extraordinary geysers.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) image features the Old Faithful geyser with a mature bull bison in the foreground. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Yellowstone National Park.
Tuesday June 30 - Utah
Devil’s Garden near Escalante
Mr_Spud
Wow! ^^^
Utah is the 45th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and the fifth coin released in 2007. Utah, admitted into the Union January 4, 1896, themed the coin, Crossroads of the West.
Released into circulation on November 5, 2007, the reverse of the quarter features two locomotives moving toward a golden spike. The spike joined the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads on May 10, 1869, at Promontory, Utah, linking East and West regions of the United States. The coin also bears the inscriptions "Crossroads of the West," "Utah," and "1896," the year Utah was admitted into the Union.
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.
The reverse (tails) design features two locomotives moving toward the golden spike that join Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads.
The 2014 Arches National Park Quarter is the 23rd coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program.
The Arches National Park quarter is the third of 2014 and the 23rd overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. This park is a red rock wonderland. Visitors will discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms and textures unlike any others in the world. Arches National Park has more than 2,000 natural stone arches, as well as hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. It was first established as a national site on April 12, 1929 (46 Stat. 2988).
Characteristics
The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932. It has been restored to bring out subtle details and the beauty of the original.
The reverse (tails) depicts Delicate Arch, a 65-foot freestanding natural arch. It is a widely recognizable landmark in Utah and the most famous arch found in the park. It has been depicted on postage stamps and license plates. The Olympic torch relay for the 2002 Winter Olympics passed through this arch. The La Sal Mountains are visible in the background. Design candidates were developed in consultation with representatives of Arches National Park.
Wednesday July 1 - Oklahoma
chuck norris
oklahoma state bird
Medal celebrating 100 years of Route 66 and 250 years of America - $10 at the Quapaw City Hall.
Route 66 100th Anniversary stamps bought at the Quapaw PO in OK.
fka renman95, Sep 2005, 7,000 posts