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Arkansas State Quarter - 2003

Production Process: Circulating   Coin Type: Circulating   Denomination: Quarter   Authorized Mintage Maximum: N/A   Production Facility: Philadelphia; Denver   Public Law Number: 105   Congressional Number: 124   Approval Date: 12/01/1997  
Bust of President George Washington.  Inscribed: United States of America, Liberty, In GOD We Trust, and Quarter Dollar.
Obverse: Download
Obverse Description:
Highlights a bust of President George Washington. The inscriptions on this coin says, United States of America, Liberty, In GOD We Trust, and Quarter Dollar.
Obverse Designer:
John Flanagan

Obverse Designer 2:
William Cousins - Modified John Flanagan original design

Image of rice stalks, diamond and a mallard gracefully flying above a lake.  Inscribed: Arkansas 1836; 2003; and E Pluribus Unum.
Reverse: Download
Reverse Description:
Released on October 20, 2003, this is the 25th coin released in the 50 State® Quarter Program and the fifth released in 2003. Arkansas, admitted into the Union on June 15, 1836, themed the coin, Natural State. It highlights an image of rice stalks, a diamond and a mallard gracefully flying above a lake. The coin is inscribed: Arkansas; 1836; 2003; and E Pluribus Unum. President William J. Clinton was in office when this legislation was signed. Three United States Mint Directors served under President Clinton's tenure; David J. Ryder of Idaho, Philip N. Diehl of Texas, and Jay W. Johnson of Wisconsin.
Reverse Designer:
John Mercanti

Reverse Designer 2:
N/A

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