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United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters™ Program Announced
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September 9, 2009
United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters™ Program Announced
56 National Sites to be Honored in New Multi-Year Initiative
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced the nation will honor 56 national sites to be honored through the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program. In 2010, the first year of the program, the agency will mint commemorative quarter-dollar coins honoring the Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Yosemite National Park in California, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon.
The complete National Site Registry, which lists all 56 sites to be honored under the program, is available at http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/NSQuartersProgram/?action=siteRegister The quarters will be issued sequentially each year, in the order in which the featured site was first established as a national park or site.
"These new quarters will honor some of our most revered, treasured and beautiful national sites - majestic and historic places located throughout the United States and its territories that truly make us ‘America the Beautiful,'" United States Mint Director Ed Moy said. "The designs will help reinvigorate interest in our national parks, forests, fish and wildlife refuges, and other national sites, as well as educate the public about their importance to us and our history."
Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner approved the list of sites recommended by the United States Mint on August 25, 2009, after consultation with the governor or chief executive of each host jurisdiction and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.
"The America the Beautiful series demonstrates our nation's commitment to the legacy of conservation while celebrating its natural beauty," said Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios. "Like other commemorative coins, these quarters will be a valuable addition to the U.S. Mint's collection."
"Since our Nation's founding, our coins have celebrated American ideals such as liberty and justice, our rich history and heritage, and the great Presidents and other leaders who have guided us," Salazar said. "I am pleased that these new quarters will now celebrate America the Beautiful, the spectacular natural wonders that are found in our national parks, wildlife refuges and public lands."
"From Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon to White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, America's landscape is blessed with unmatched beauty," U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who oversees the National Forest Service, said. "Our national forests are national treasures and honoring them is an important step in preserving them for future generations."
Effective today, customers may sign up to receive the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters released each year through several new Online Subscription Programs - a two-roll set (one roll of 40 coins with the "P" mint mark for Philadelphia and one roll of 40 coins with the "D" mint mark for Denver); 100-coin bag (P); 100-coin bag (D); two 100-coin bags (P and D); 1,000-coin bag (P); 1,000-coin bag (D); two 1,000-coin bags (P and D); United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof SetTM; and United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof SetTM, with the five coins struck in 90 percent silver.
To place subscription orders for these products, visit the United States Mint Web site at www.usmint.gov/catalog or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Prices for these products have not yet been established. However, similar product prices are $32.95 each for the two-roll sets and 100-coin bags; $309.95 each for the 1,000-coin bags; $65.90 each for the two 100-coin bags; $619.90 each for the two 1,000-coin bags; $14.95 for the proof set; and $29.95 for the silver proof set.
The United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program is a multi-year initiative authorized by Public Law 110-456-the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The Act directs the United States Mint to mint and issue 56 circulating quarter-dollar coins with reverse designs emblematic of a national park or other national site in each state, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories-Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Beginning in 2010, the designs on the reverse (tails side) of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters will rotate five times each year, with the final (56th ) coin in the series being released in 2021. The coins' obverse (heads) will feature a restored version of the familiar 1932 portrait of George Washington, including subtle details and the beauty of the original model.
Additionally, under the United States Mint America the Beautiful Silver Bullion CoinTM Program, the United States Mint will mint and offer for sale silver bullion coins that are duplicates of the quarters. The bullion coins, to be struck in .999 fine silver, will be three inches in diameter and weigh five ounces. The fineness and weight will be edge-incused.
A satellite feed of B Roll of the first five national sites and quarter production will be available on Wednesday, September 9th, 10:30-10:45 AM ET Galaxy 3C, Tr. 4, DL 3780V; 1:30-1:45 PM ET, Galaxy 3C, Tr. 4, DL 3780V; and Thursday, September 10th, 1:00-1:15 PM ET, Galaxy 3C, Tr. 4, DL 3780V.
For more information about the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program, please visit
http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/NSQuartersProgram/index.cfm
Created by Congress in 1792, The United States Mint is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and gold, silver and platinum bullion coins.
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United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters™ Program Announced
56 National Sites to be Honored in New Multi-Year Initiative
WASHINGTON - The United States Mint today announced the nation will honor 56 national sites to be honored through the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program. In 2010, the first year of the program, the agency will mint commemorative quarter-dollar coins honoring the Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, Yosemite National Park in California, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon.
The complete National Site Registry, which lists all 56 sites to be honored under the program, is available at http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/NSQuartersProgram/?action=siteRegister The quarters will be issued sequentially each year, in the order in which the featured site was first established as a national park or site.
"These new quarters will honor some of our most revered, treasured and beautiful national sites - majestic and historic places located throughout the United States and its territories that truly make us ‘America the Beautiful,'" United States Mint Director Ed Moy said. "The designs will help reinvigorate interest in our national parks, forests, fish and wildlife refuges, and other national sites, as well as educate the public about their importance to us and our history."
Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner approved the list of sites recommended by the United States Mint on August 25, 2009, after consultation with the governor or chief executive of each host jurisdiction and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.
"The America the Beautiful series demonstrates our nation's commitment to the legacy of conservation while celebrating its natural beauty," said Treasurer of the United States Rosie Rios. "Like other commemorative coins, these quarters will be a valuable addition to the U.S. Mint's collection."
"Since our Nation's founding, our coins have celebrated American ideals such as liberty and justice, our rich history and heritage, and the great Presidents and other leaders who have guided us," Salazar said. "I am pleased that these new quarters will now celebrate America the Beautiful, the spectacular natural wonders that are found in our national parks, wildlife refuges and public lands."
"From Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon to White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, America's landscape is blessed with unmatched beauty," U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, who oversees the National Forest Service, said. "Our national forests are national treasures and honoring them is an important step in preserving them for future generations."
Effective today, customers may sign up to receive the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters released each year through several new Online Subscription Programs - a two-roll set (one roll of 40 coins with the "P" mint mark for Philadelphia and one roll of 40 coins with the "D" mint mark for Denver); 100-coin bag (P); 100-coin bag (D); two 100-coin bags (P and D); 1,000-coin bag (P); 1,000-coin bag (D); two 1,000-coin bags (P and D); United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Proof SetTM; and United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Silver Proof SetTM, with the five coins struck in 90 percent silver.
To place subscription orders for these products, visit the United States Mint Web site at www.usmint.gov/catalog or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Prices for these products have not yet been established. However, similar product prices are $32.95 each for the two-roll sets and 100-coin bags; $309.95 each for the 1,000-coin bags; $65.90 each for the two 100-coin bags; $619.90 each for the two 1,000-coin bags; $14.95 for the proof set; and $29.95 for the silver proof set.
The United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program is a multi-year initiative authorized by Public Law 110-456-the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. The Act directs the United States Mint to mint and issue 56 circulating quarter-dollar coins with reverse designs emblematic of a national park or other national site in each state, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories-Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Beginning in 2010, the designs on the reverse (tails side) of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters will rotate five times each year, with the final (56th ) coin in the series being released in 2021. The coins' obverse (heads) will feature a restored version of the familiar 1932 portrait of George Washington, including subtle details and the beauty of the original model.
Additionally, under the United States Mint America the Beautiful Silver Bullion CoinTM Program, the United States Mint will mint and offer for sale silver bullion coins that are duplicates of the quarters. The bullion coins, to be struck in .999 fine silver, will be three inches in diameter and weigh five ounces. The fineness and weight will be edge-incused.
A satellite feed of B Roll of the first five national sites and quarter production will be available on Wednesday, September 9th, 10:30-10:45 AM ET Galaxy 3C, Tr. 4, DL 3780V; 1:30-1:45 PM ET, Galaxy 3C, Tr. 4, DL 3780V; and Thursday, September 10th, 1:00-1:15 PM ET, Galaxy 3C, Tr. 4, DL 3780V.
For more information about the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program, please visit
http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/NSQuartersProgram/index.cfm
Created by Congress in 1792, The United States Mint is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and gold, silver and platinum bullion coins.
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"The coins' obverse (heads) will feature a restored version of the familiar 1932 portrait of George Washington, including subtle details and the beauty of the original model. "
I wonder if that means that the spaghetti hair is gonzo?
Another 11 years of multiple quarters. A 22 year span of quarters requiring 336 quarters for just P,D,S. Not including Satin Finish and Silver proof, so you could almost double that number again.
What do you think putting one of these sets together will be like in 50 years?
<< <i>I wonder if that means that the spaghetti hair is gonzo? >>
We can only hope!
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
I have collected quarters and have a Dansco album with coins only up to 1998. I think it will stay that way.
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<< <i>I wonder if that means that the spaghetti hair is gonzo? >>
We can only hope! >>
Yea, verily.
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I think the plats qualify, but they seem to have stopped making them . . .
>>The bullion coins should be interesting. 3 inches round and 5 ounces of .999silver.<<
What will they look like in slabs? How many in a roll? Will they have a face value of 25 cents, so we can spend them?
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What will they look like in slabs? How many in a roll? Will they have a face value of 25 cents, so we can spend them?
I'm thinking 3 in. diameter is too big for a slab... and i'm pretty happy about that.
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Oh yeah, and they gave it an "official" name instead of State Parks quarters.
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<< <i>I hope that they pick artists and renditions that will make this series more appealing than the 50 states series. >>
I really do not care what designs or artists they choose as it will, no doubt, be another 11 years of mundane, boring, over analyzed, low profile coins of which I am rapidly losing interest in collecting.
<< <i>I wonder if that means that the spaghetti hair is gonzo? >>
I would not hold my breath.
The name is LEE!
The United Nations OWN all of our "national" parks
So how can it be called "America" the Beautiful?
How about Americans claim back OUR parks before we start some program to honor "American" parks. Just an idea....
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1) It does not appear that anyone but the Mint has jurisdiction over the designs - this is actually good, given that most of the design flaws on the SHQs originated with uninspired mandates issued by their respective states.
2) Another problem with the SHQ program, was the pressure placed on the designs given the novelty of the series & strong emotions people associate with their states - now that rotating designs on U.S. coinage are pretty much ubiquitous, and that fewer outside people are apt to be as concerned with the subject, the artists may actually have a chance to flex some muscle with fewer impediments.
3) With respect to the obverse, the Mint Press Release makes mention of the original plaster model - the only other times I've heard the mint concerned with such source material was with respect to GOld Buffalos & the High Relief Saint, both which pay fair homage what the designs were supposed to look like.
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<< <i>... I hope that the artwork does justice to these sites. ... I have to admit I'm looking forward to seeing Delicate Arch on Utahs Quarter, and I hope they use someting beside Old Faithful on Yellowstones'. Those 3 inch silver copies could be something --only if the artwork is first class. I know, but, I'm hoping. >>
I fear the artwork will suck. I have no reason to believe otherwise. I also fear the medals will be enlargements of the quarters rather than higher relief medals with detail that would make Jacques and Leopold Wiener jealous. Out Faithful Servants in Congress should haved assigned the National Parks to BEP to use as reverses of $1 or $2 bills, but they're mostly idiots, so they didn't.
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<< <i>please for the love of heaven, leave the quarter alone again. deface a coin that absolutely NO ONE cares about, the kennedy half! >>
Yeah, the half would be a better choice. You have a larger medium for the artwork and changing it would breathe new life into the half dollar. I would say that the quarter should be brought back to a standard majestic design before you touch the half. We should not have more than one carnival token coin at a time.
<< <i>This would be a much nicer issue if they put it on the reverse of the Half dollar and changed the obverse to one of Teddy Roosevelt, who is responsible for we Americans having a National Parks system. >>
Oh, you scared me there. At first read I amost thought you wrote Teddy Kennedy. That is my nightmare.
I now have a new collecting goal and it weighs in at 280 ounces.
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<< <i>How in the world are they going to come up with designs that won't eventually all look alike after a while? Mountains, trees, grass? Oh, I just saw Nebraska's is the Homestead National Monument of America so at least we can look forward to one that will have have a covered wagon on it.
Um......didn't your last one have a covered wagon on it???
Here in Illinois we got a national forest for our ATB quarter. What are they going to show? One tree? Ten trees?
Sheesh!
TD
I don't mind paying a premium for a coin that is beautiful to look at and is true collector-type quality. It's sad, but IMHO, we've only had a few issues that were of a decent artwork. I can see why most of the young ones today don't care too much for the coin hobby. When you see the kinds of designs and the quality coming from the U.S. Mint, I can't blame them.
<< <i>Personally I think the mint has helped our hobby. The more people collecting, the healthier it gets. Yes, much like stamps which cost us face value but costs the mine little to make, the quarters will be money makers for the mint, such a capitalistic idea. I look forward to sharing each of these in a 2x2 with my coworkers as a gift. Don't be so negative. >>
I like your spunk pmac....I believe you are on to something here!!
Looking through the list of national parks......I realized that I've never heard of most of them. Admit it, you haven't either......
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<< <i>Personally I think the mint has helped our hobby. The more people collecting, the healthier it gets. Yes, much like stamps which cost us face value but costs the mine little to make, the quarters will be money makers for the mint, such a capitalistic idea. I look forward to sharing each of these in a 2x2 with my coworkers as a gift. Don't be so negative. >>
I like your spunk pmac....I believe you are on to something here!!
Thanks for the support. I like the idea some of the others on this thread have proposed. Use the big format of the half dollar to develope some really good art work. Did you see Longacre's or Ryk's thread about buying the one ounce Panda? I thought it was short enough money to buy one. Wow, was I impressed by the artwork by the Chinese. Their subtle shading makes the coin appear somewhat differently from different angles. This really is an example that the mint should use to give us more beautiful coins.
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<< <i>How in the world are they going to come up with designs that won't eventually all look alike after a while? Mountains, trees, grass? Oh, I just saw Nebraska's is the Homestead National Monument of America so at least we can look forward to one that will have have a covered wagon on it.
Um......didn't your last one have a covered wagon on it???
TD >>
Yep, it did. so do most of our license plates, tourism literature, postcards, etc. It's Inevitable. I fear it's another covered wagon quarter for the clog buster state... Nebraska.
<< <i>Looking through the list of national parks......I realized that I've never heard of most of them. Admit it, you haven't either......
i don`t know most of them either. but... all these sites were someones "stomping grounds" where they grew up. the one from CT is Weir`s farm. i knew it as Weir`s pond. it was made a national park in 1990. it was a half hour hike through the woods from my house. from the late sixties through the seventies i used to camp there as a kid. my point being even though we never heard of it others will connect with it. too bad i have to wait till 2020 for "my" coin.
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I recognize 22 of the 56 parks, and I've been to 7 of them!!!!!
These are great parks...I just hope the Mint artists are up to the task!!!
I go every October for the fall foliage.
Skyline Drive is breathtaking!!