South Carolina
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Issued Date: May 22, 2000
Description: Released on May 22, 2000, as the 8th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program by the United States Mint, the South Carolina quarter features a collage of state symbols—a Palmetto tree, Carolina Wren, and Yellow Jessamine—superimposed over an outline of the state. It honors the state's nickname, "The Palmetto State," with a star indicating the capital, Columbia, and the year 1788.
Key Design Elements (Reverse):
State Symbols: A Palmetto tree, the Carolina Wren (state bird), and Yellow Jessamine (state flower).
Background: An outline of South Carolina with a star marking Columbia.
Text: "The Palmetto State" and "1788" (the year of ratification).
Engraver: Thomas D. Rogers.
Obverse (Heads): Features the standard George Washington portrait designed by John Flanagan, with inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "QUARTER DOLLAR".
Background and Significance: The Palmetto tree symbol honors the 1776 Revolutionary War victory, where colonists in a fort built of Palmetto logs defeated a British fleet. It was the third quarter released in 2000. The coin was produced at both the Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) mints.
Description: Released on May 22, 2000, as the 8th coin in the 50 State Quarters Program by the United States Mint, the South Carolina quarter features a collage of state symbols—a Palmetto tree, Carolina Wren, and Yellow Jessamine—superimposed over an outline of the state. It honors the state's nickname, "The Palmetto State," with a star indicating the capital, Columbia, and the year 1788.
Key Design Elements (Reverse):
State Symbols: A Palmetto tree, the Carolina Wren (state bird), and Yellow Jessamine (state flower).
Background: An outline of South Carolina with a star marking Columbia.
Text: "The Palmetto State" and "1788" (the year of ratification).
Engraver: Thomas D. Rogers.
Obverse (Heads): Features the standard George Washington portrait designed by John Flanagan, with inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "QUARTER DOLLAR".
Background and Significance: The Palmetto tree symbol honors the 1776 Revolutionary War victory, where colonists in a fort built of Palmetto logs defeated a British fleet. It was the third quarter released in 2000. The coin was produced at both the Philadelphia (P) and Denver (D) mints.