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Kentucky State Quarter - 2001

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 Federal Hill and a thoroughbred racehouse behind a fence in the foreground. Inscribed: My Old Kentucky Home, Kentucky, 1792, 2001, and E Pluribus Unum.
Reverse: Download
Reverse Description:
Released on October 15, 2001, this is the 15th coin released in the 50 State® Quarter Program and the fifth released in 2001. Kentucky, admitted into the Union on June 1, 1792, themed the coin, My Old Kentucky Home. It features the stately mansion, Federal Hill and a thoroughbred racehorse positioned behind a fence in the foreground. The coin is inscribed: My Old Kentucky Home; Kentucky; 1792; 2001; 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:
T. James Ferrell

Reverse Designer 2:
N/A

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