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Coin Collections and State Quarters

Coin collections are getting more and more popular

these days. A lot of people are already into

collecting coins. You see, this hobby is interesting

and can be considered an excellent pastime. If you

want to start your very own coin collection and you

have no idea where to begin, you should check out the

State Quarters.

What are State Quarters all about? Way back in 1997,

an act was approved and it was called Fifty State

Quarter Program. The program started in that same year

and it is still running up to present (2008). The Act

is quite popular and in fact, it is the most

well-known minted series of coins in the US Mint

history.

In 1998, five latest state quarters were released and

it continued for a period of ten years, so it would

end this year. Every 10 weeks, a quarter is again

released. These quarters are never released for public

use because it is minted.

The program also devised a new and unique method of

issuing coins – the state quarters were issued based

on the year they became part of the US. The state

quarters are minted and you can see George

Washington’s image at the obverse or front side while

on the reverse or back side, you will find a

noteworthy design about the specific state.

The program will end this year (2008) and after that,

the coins will again be designed normally, with the

reverse side having an eagle design.

Don’t you think collecting these coins is worthy?

Since the program will end this year, you still have a

chance to collect such coins. You will find it hard to

obtain the coins once the program is over because the

coins will be considered collectors items already and

it will be a bit costly on your part.

So, what makes these minted coins different?

Each state gets a chance to choose a unique design

which is of great importance to it and the current

governor of the state will determine the process of

selection. Some of the states designate a certain

design committee while other states held contests

among the residents who can come up with a significant

and unique design. Some states post various designs of

the coin in their official site and the residents

simply place online votes and the coin that gets the

highest votes win.

The coins are greatly in demand and besides, these

coins will not be minted ever again. The price of

these state quarters will naturally increase as years

pass and currently, some of the older state coins

amounts to $1 each or even more depending on its

condition. Some coin collectors are also into ‘error

coins’ collection and these flawed coins can cost more

or less $500 each.

The program of State Quarters has definitely gained

extreme popularity in the US and some people are

already into some sort of business revolving on the

said minted coins. Coin holders are popular and coin

collectors can purchase them so that they can keep

their collections in an attractive holder.

Youngsters and old alike can now start collecting

coins through the State Quarters. If you want, you can

inquire at your local state office and see if the

coins are still available. But you must hurry since

the program ends this year.

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