2007 Statehood Quarters

I haven't seen the designs yet. There are a few coins, in my opinion, that stand out, and last years selection lacked that. I have seen pictures of the Montana quarter and I like the simplistic design.

The quarters in 2007 are going to be something special. They are now down to the great states in the West.

Think I'll go down and pick up a few of the new ones.

Wyoming is the silhouette cowboy and bucking horse? I think that might be a pretty cool design. I read that they recommended a polar bear design for Alaska.

As I understand it, the Polar Bear will be on the Alaska coin. That's pretty much set in stone. Also, I understand the Arizona quarter will feature The Grand Canyon.

I think the only quarter still up in the air is Hawaii. That coin was supposed to feature a Hawaiian king who consolidated the islands. However, the powers-that-be didn't like the idea of a king on U.S. coins, so I think they are going back to the drawing board on that one.

I think New Mexico will go with the sun symbol which depicts the four rays of light, and the Oklahoma quarter will picture the state bird in flight. I think the bird is the fly catcher.

I personally feel the New Mexico design lacks imagination. The symbol is fine, but why not something additional. Regarding Hawaii, I kind of liked the king overlooking the islands.

Alaska and Arizona quarters will be great I think, and really appreciated by the collector, and others who see them.

On the 29th of Jan I drove to Helena (our capital) for the Montana quarter launch. Figured it would be the only time the mint director and dignitaries would come to this state. We were able to exchange our cash money for up to ten rolls (original bank wrapped) of new d mint Montana quarters. Made a fun day of it. All the kids under 18 in the audience got a new quarter from the Governor!

Hmmm... those aren't bad! Wyoming and Montana are especially cool. This is the first I've seen them, can't wait to get them in my hot little hands. I'm just really surprised that Idaho didn't have a potato on it!

Rachel

Good one ...he he he

Just received my Montana shipment of quarters today in the mail. With such a plain field, it was fairly difficult to get a whole roll of unmarked coins. Everything seem to show up with only the old Bison skull to look at. Actually the coin is quite impressive, and reminds me of the long-horn steer on the Old Mexican trail coin.