Issued Date: January 3, 2000

Description: The 2000 Massachusetts State Quarter, the first coin of the new millennium, features a Revolutionary War "Minuteman" statue against an outline of the state with a star marking Boston. Designed by Thomas D. Rogers and released on January 3, 2000, it honors the state's history with the inscription "The Bay State".

Key Features and Specifications:

Reverse Design: A statue of a Minuteman, based on the Daniel Chester French statue in Concord, framed by the Massachusetts state outline.

Text: Includes "Massachusetts," "1788" (year of statehood), "2000" (year of issue), and the nickname "The Bay State".

Obverse: Features the standard John Flanagan portrait of George Washington, with "Liberty," "In God We Trust," and "Quarter Dollar".

Mint Locations: Produced at Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S - Proofs).

Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel (standard clad).

The design specifically honors the citizen soldiers who fought at the Battle of Lexington and Concord.