Issued Date: October 20, 2003

Description: The 2003 Arkansas State Quarter, the 25th in the 50 State Quarters Program, honors "The Natural State" with a design featuring a central diamond, rice stalks, a mallard duck in flight, and a tree-lined lake. Released on October 20, 2003, it highlights the state's agriculture, wildlife, and the Crater of Diamonds State Park.

Design Features & Symbolism:

Diamond: Represents the Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only public diamond mine in the U.S..

Mallard Duck: Symbolizes the state's natural resources and reputation for waterfowl hunting.

Rice Stalks: Represents Arkansas as the leading producer of rice in the U.S..

Landscape: A scenic view of a tree-lined lake.

Technical Details:

Reverse Design: Created by Dortha Scott of Mount Ida and sculpted by William Cousins.

Obverse Design: Standard portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, modified by John Mercanti.

Mint Locations: Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D).

Composition: 91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel (clad).