Issued Date: April 7, 2008

Description: Released on April 7, 2008, as the 47th coin in the U.S. Mint's 50 State Quarters Program, the New Mexico quarter features a prominent Zia sun symbol superimposed over a topographical outline of the state. The design, titled "Land of Enchantment," represents the state’s Native American heritage and diverse geography.

Key details of the New Mexico state quarter include:

Reverse Design: A stylized Zia sun symbol (a circle with four radiating groups of four rays) sits atop a map representing New Mexico's mountains and valleys.

Inscriptions: The coin features the state name "New Mexico," the statehood year "1912," the nickname "Land of Enchantment," and the mintage year "2008".

Symbolism: The Zia symbol represents harmony, the four directions, four seasons, four phases of the day, and four divisions of life.

Obverse: The standard portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan is used.

Designer: The reverse was designed and engraved by Don Everhart.

Mintage: Produced at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints, with over 244 million of each, plus proof versions from San Francisco.