2013 Native American Dollar Design Chosen

One of my favorite times is when new coin designs are released. Over the last several years the US Mint has released several new designs per year. The old Sacagawea Dollar has evolved into the Native American Dollar, and a new reverse design is released each year. The result is that we get to see several new designs every year. That, to me, is exciting!

The US Mint asked for citizen input as part of the design process. 45.5% of those voting chose the ultimate winner (the wolf, turkey, and turtle), with 31.9% choosing the crossed feathers design and the other designs finishing much further behind. The image portrays three animals which are symbols of the clans of the Delaware tribe. They are surrounded by a semi-circle of thirteen stars, which represent the original 13 Colonies.

Chickasaw National Park Quarter -- the Release Ceremony

The US Mint held its release ceremony for the tenth coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters series, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarter. Approximately 300 people, half of whom were students from local schools attended the ceremony in Sulphur, OK.



United States Mint Associate Director for Sales and Marketing B. B. Craig and Chickasaw National Recreation Area Superintendent Bruce Noble hosted the ceremony. Music was provided by the East Central University Clarinet Ensemble, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the 5th Grade Class of Sulphur's Intermediate School. Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham spoke and the Chickasaw Nation Dance Troupe performed. Oklahoma State Representative Wes Hilliard and members of American Legion Post #148 also participated.

After the ceremony students received a coin as a memento of the ceremony, and collectors eagerly exchanged cash for freshly minted quarters.

Designed by Donna Weaver and engraved by Jim Licaretz, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area Quarter portrays the Lincoln Bridge, constructed in 1909 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth. Click Here for a Closer Look at the Coin's Reverse!

"When Americans receive this quarter depicting the Lincoln Bridge in their change they will hold a piece of our American story in their hands, this one about the beauty and history of a special place conserved for them in Oklahoma," said Craig.

Despite a brief rain shower at the very start of the ceremony the attendees were enthusiastic, and several were looking forward to attending the next ceremony celebrating the El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico.

Sales Start for Puerto Rico Quarters Bags / Two-Roll Sets

I received this notification concerning sales of the Puerto Rico State Quarter this morning. I have noticed that many of the US Mint's products have been selling out quickly recently, so if you are accumulating these it would be a good idea for you to act early!

The reverse design features a view of the sea from a sentry box in Old San Juan. Pictured at right is the hibiscus, the official flower of Puerto Rico. The reverse was designed and sculpted by Joseph Menna.
The inscriptions read “Puerto Rico,” “Isla del Encanto” (which translates to English as "Island of Enchantment"), “E Pluribus Unum,” and the date.
Mintage:53,000,000-Philadelphia, 86,000,000-Denver.

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2009 Silver Quarters Proof Set from US Mint

I received this notification from the US Mint this evening. I include it for your consideration. If you're collecting the State Quarter series it's a great opportunity!


The United States Mint 2009 District of Columbia and U.S. Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set contains six new quarter-dollar coins honoring the District of Columbia and the five U.S. territories, each struck in lustrous 90% silver. Enjoy the unique character of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Northern Mariana Islands as portrayed on these beautiful works of art. These coins are a shining embodiment of the United States Mint’s commitment to quality and excellence. Click Here To Go To The US Mint Site.