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A legend can be a story handed down from generations to generations.
Or it can be a person whose fame has reached monumental importance.
Or, in the case of this column, it can be the inscription on a coin, specifically on the State quarter dollars.
Many of the 50 designs on the reverses of the State quarter dollar have legends that are in addition to the mandated government inscriptions. Some of the legends are state nicknames, some are state mottoes and others describe the main design element or something about the state.
The mandated inscriptions on the reverse are: the name of the state, the year it entered the Union or ratified the U.S. Constitution, the year of issuance and e pluribus unum.
Aside from those, what do you know about the legends appearing on many State quarter dollar designs? And how many can you recall?
What follows are some legends found on the reverses of 29 State quarter dollars. See if you can name the state and the year of issuance for each legend:
the bay state
the equality state
the evergreen state
the first state
the great land
the magnolia state
the ocean state
the old line state
the palmetto state
the silver state
crossroads of america
crossroads of the revolution
crossroads of the west
forward
foundation in education
freedom and unity
gateway to discovery
gateway to freedom
live free or die
land of 10,000 lakes
musical heritage
spirit of courage
virtue, liberty, independence
big sky country
chimney rock
crater lake
grand canyon state
land of enchantment
new river gorge
We'll have the answers in this column in the May 26 issue of Coin World.
First Reports
David Howe of Michigan reported April 21 that he found two 2008-P New Mexico quarter dollars in his change from a fast food restaurant.
Gene Sims of Oklahoma reported April 21 that he received a 2008-D New Mexico quarter dollar in change.
Marty Roaseau of Virginia reported April 22 that change back from a purchase provided him with a 2008-P New Mexico quarter dollar.
Robert Youhouse of Pennsylvania reported April 23 that a bank provided him with a roll of 2008-P New Mexico quarter dollars.
Tay Taylor of West Virginia reported April 23 that he received a 2008-P New Mexico quarter dollar in change at a local grocery store.
Keith Greenwell of Indiana reported April 23 that his 2008-P New Mexico quarter dollar was in his change.
Circulation Reports
We did not receive any reports this week.
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