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Issued Date: October 15, 2002
Description: Released on October 15, 2002, the Mississippi state quarter is the 20th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program and the 5th released in 2002, featuring two large, intertwining magnolia blossoms and leaves. Designed by Donna Weaver, it highlights "The Magnolia State" nickname with "1817" (statehood year), "2002" (issue year), and "E Pluribus Unum".
Key Details of the Mississippi Quarter:
Design (Reverse): Features the state flower, the magnolia, with both blossoms and leaves.
Inscriptions: "Mississippi," "The Magnolia State," "1817," "2002," and "E Pluribus Unum".
Designer: Donna Weaver (reverse), John Flanagan (obverse).
Release Date: October 15, 2002.
Mint Locations: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S - proof).
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad).
Significance: The magnolia was chosen as the state flower by school children in 1900 and officially adopted in 1952. The reverse design, created by Donna Weaver, emphasizes the natural beauty of this flower, which is abundant throughout the state.
Description: Released on October 15, 2002, the Mississippi state quarter is the 20th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program and the 5th released in 2002, featuring two large, intertwining magnolia blossoms and leaves. Designed by Donna Weaver, it highlights "The Magnolia State" nickname with "1817" (statehood year), "2002" (issue year), and "E Pluribus Unum".
Key Details of the Mississippi Quarter:
Design (Reverse): Features the state flower, the magnolia, with both blossoms and leaves.
Inscriptions: "Mississippi," "The Magnolia State," "1817," "2002," and "E Pluribus Unum".
Designer: Donna Weaver (reverse), John Flanagan (obverse).
Release Date: October 15, 2002.
Mint Locations: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S - proof).
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (clad).
Significance: The magnolia was chosen as the state flower by school children in 1900 and officially adopted in 1952. The reverse design, created by Donna Weaver, emphasizes the natural beauty of this flower, which is abundant throughout the state.