Issued Date: October 12, 1999

Description: The 1999 Connecticut State Quarter, the fifth in the 50 State Program, features the historic Charter Oak tree on its reverse, honoring the 1687 hiding of the state's charter from British authorities. Released October 12, 1999, it was designed by T. James Ferrell based on a concept by Andy Jones and shows the oak with a stone wall, surrounded by "CONNECTICUT 1788" and "The Charter Oak".

Key Details of the Connecticut Quarter: 

Reverse Design: A majestic white oak tree (the Charter Oak) symbolizing freedom.

Text: "CONNECTICUT 1788" (top), "THE CHARTER OAK" (left of trunk), "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "1999" (bottom).

Obverse Design: A modified version of the standard George Washington portrait by John Flanagan.

Release Date: October 12, 1999.

Significance: Represents the 5th state to ratify the Constitution.

Composition: Clad composition (\(75\%\) copper, \(25\%\) nickel).

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

The design was selected from submissions for a competition, with the final artistic rendition by T. James Ferrell.