New Hampshire
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Issued Date: August 7, 2000
Description: Released on August 7, 2000, as the ninth coin in the 50 State Quarters Program, the New Hampshire quarter features the famous "Old Man of the Mountain" rock formation, the state motto "Live Free or Die," and nine stars representing its status as the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
Key Features of the New Hampshire Quarter:
Reverse Design: Depicts the iconic Old Man of the Mountain granite profile, which was located in Franconia Notch.
Text: Features the state motto "Live Free or Die" and the inscription "Old Man of the Mountain".
Symbolism: Nine stars are featured, highlighting New Hampshire's role as the ninth state to join the Union on June 21, 1788.
Release Date: August 7, 2000 (fourth of five released in 2000).
Designers: The reverse was designed by William Cousins and the obverse features John Flanagan's portrait of George Washington.
The coin was minted in Philadelphia and Denver, with additional silver proof versions produced in San Francisco.
Description: Released on August 7, 2000, as the ninth coin in the 50 State Quarters Program, the New Hampshire quarter features the famous "Old Man of the Mountain" rock formation, the state motto "Live Free or Die," and nine stars representing its status as the ninth state to ratify the Constitution.
Key Features of the New Hampshire Quarter:
Reverse Design: Depicts the iconic Old Man of the Mountain granite profile, which was located in Franconia Notch.
Text: Features the state motto "Live Free or Die" and the inscription "Old Man of the Mountain".
Symbolism: Nine stars are featured, highlighting New Hampshire's role as the ninth state to join the Union on June 21, 1788.
Release Date: August 7, 2000 (fourth of five released in 2000).
Designers: The reverse was designed by William Cousins and the obverse features John Flanagan's portrait of George Washington.
The coin was minted in Philadelphia and Denver, with additional silver proof versions produced in San Francisco.