The Idaho Quarter | ||
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The third commemorative quarter-dollar coin released in 2007 honors Idaho and is the 43rd coin in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® Program. Idaho, nicknamed the "Gem State," was admitted into the Union on July 3, 1890, becoming our nation's 43rd state.
The Peregrine Falcon
The reverse of Idaho's quarter features the Peregrine Falcon imposing its presence above an outline of the State of Idaho. The coin bears the inscriptions "Esto Perpetua" (the state motto, which means "May it be Forever"), "Idaho" and "1890." 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.
Choosing the Design
Five narratives were forwarded to the United States Mint, and were then rendered by United States Mint sculptor-engravers and artists in the United States Mint's Artistic Infusion program. The corresponding design images were presented to Idaho, and then-Governor Dirk Kempthorne made the recommendation. Governor Kempthorne stated that the recommended design, the Peregrine Falcon, reflected Idahoans' traditional values and esteem for nature. This design was derived from one of many narratives submitted by Idaho residents to the Idaho Commission on the Arts.
The Department of the Treasury approved the design on June 26, 2006. Two other designs were considered, including "Farmland Tapestry," showing the farmland of Idaho with its majestic, timber-covered mountains rising above, and "State Song," featuring the outline of the state and lyrics. On July 24, 2006, Governor Jim Risch and State Treasurer Ron Crane revealed Idaho's quarter design to the public.
The 50 State Quarter ProgramSigned into law in 1997, the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act has become the most successful numismatic program in American history, with roughly half of the U.S. population collecting the coins, either in a casual manner or as a serious pursuit. The program produces five different reverse designs each year for ten years—each representing a different state—the order of which is determined by the order states were admitted to the Union. Design concepts are submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury by state governors for final approval. The obverse of each quarter is a slight redesign of the quarter's previous design. The cost to manufacture a quarter is about 5 cents, providing a profit of approximately 20 cents per coin. So far, the federal government has made a profit of $4.6 billion from collectors taking the coins out of circulation. In 2009, the U.S. Mint launched a separate program issuing quarters commemorating the District of Columbia and various U.S. territories. | ||
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PROFILE | ||
Release Date: | June 4, 2007 | |
Design: | Peregrine falcon State outline | |
Captions: | "Esto Perpetua" "Idaho 1890" | |
Designer: | Don Everhart | |
Engraver: | Don Everhart | |
Mintage: | Denver Mint - 286,800,000 Philadelphia Mint - 294,600,000 Total -581,400,000 | |
SPECIFICATIONS | ||
Denomination: | Quarter Dollar | |
Composition: | Copper Nickel alloy 91.67% Cu 8.33% Ni | |
Weight: | 2.000 oz (5.670 g) | |
Diameter: | 0.955 in (24.26 mm) | |
Thickness: | 0.07 in (1.75 mm) | |
Edge: | Reeded | |
No. of Reeds: | 119 | |
Data Source: The U.S. Mint. |
3 Mart 2013 Pazar
The Idaho Quarter
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