Georgia
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Issued Date: July 19, 1999
Description: Released on July 19, 1999, as the fourth coin in the 50 State Quarters Program, the Georgia quarter features a reverse design by John Flanagan and James Ferrell highlighting state symbols: a peach, live oak sprigs, and an outline of the state. The design includes the motto "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation" on a banner.
Key Features and Details:
Reverse Design: A prominent peach (state fruit) is centered on a map outline of Georgia, flanked by branches of a live oak tree (state tree).
Motto: A banner draped across the top reads "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation".
Obverse: Features the standard portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.
Release Date: July 19, 1999.
Composition: Standard clad (copper-nickel) and 90% silver proofs.
Mint Locations: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S - proof).
Trivia: The state outline on the coin is notable for missing the upper left corner, which represents Dade County, sometimes referred to as the "Free State of Dade".
Description: Released on July 19, 1999, as the fourth coin in the 50 State Quarters Program, the Georgia quarter features a reverse design by John Flanagan and James Ferrell highlighting state symbols: a peach, live oak sprigs, and an outline of the state. The design includes the motto "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation" on a banner.
Key Features and Details:
Reverse Design: A prominent peach (state fruit) is centered on a map outline of Georgia, flanked by branches of a live oak tree (state tree).
Motto: A banner draped across the top reads "Wisdom, Justice, Moderation".
Obverse: Features the standard portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.
Release Date: July 19, 1999.
Composition: Standard clad (copper-nickel) and 90% silver proofs.
Mint Locations: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S - proof).
Trivia: The state outline on the coin is notable for missing the upper left corner, which represents Dade County, sometimes referred to as the "Free State of Dade".