Thousands Attend Arizona State Quarter Ceremony

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bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24147 Posts	Posted 06/03/2008 1:28 pm Thousands Attend Arizona State Quarter Ceremony By Scott Wong for The Arizona Republic Thousands of Arizonans, from schoolchildren to grandparents to state dignitaries, packed the Capitol lawn Monday for the roll out of the state commemorative quarter. The celebration, replete with an old-fashioned red stagecoach, mariachi band and free mint ice-cream drumsticks, marked the culmination of a public process that began three years ago with more than 4,000 quarter designs. It also offered coin collectors their first chance to get their hands on the much-anticipated Arizona quarter. Featuring a saguaro cactus against the backdrop of the Grand Canyon, the coin is the 48th in the U.S. Mint's decade-old 50 State Quarters Program. The Mint plans to release Alaska and Hawaii coins later this year. Quote: "When I bought the (collectable coin) folders, I didn't know if I'd still be alive when it was done," Scottsdale resident Charles Clark, 69, said before picking up a pair of quarter rolls for coin sets he plans to present to his granddaughters. "It's gonna wrap up this year, and I think I'm gonna make it." State Capitol police estimated that more than 5,000 people were on hand. Read Full Story \| All Recent News Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff

eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 06/03/2008 1:31 pm I think our State Quarter in Kansas came and went without much notice here in Topeka.....I think the Governor and a few reps were there and a little ceremony.....but no real attention from the public at all..... Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187544 Posts	Posted 06/03/2008 3:34 pm I wonder if this is because the program is winding down now? I really like the AZ design; definitely in my top five! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 06/03/2008 3:41 pm Jbuck.....Yep !...This is a neat one !...It couldn't really be designed more suitable for Arizona....perfect. I'm really waiting for that Alaska coin though!.....big fan of that state and that one will be my favorite I think !.. Edited by eaglefoot 06/03/2008 3:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Alcochaser New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 06/03/2008 6:05 pm Say what you will.....but this has been a monumental and epic program. It won't be worth much, but putting together a two mint set of these together is an accomplishment I dunno though, I definitely want to voluntier to be at the Hawaii Quarter unveiling! Edited by Alcochaser 06/03/2008 7:32 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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