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New York State Quarter - 2001

Production Process: Uncirculated   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 the Statue of Liberty and an outline of the state, and 11 stars.  Inscribed: Gateway to Freedom; New York; 1788; 2001; and E Pluribus Unum.
Reverse: Download
Reverse Description:
Released on January 2, 2001, this is the 11th coin released in the 50 State® Quarter Program and the first released in 2001. New York, admitted into the Union on July 26, 1788, themed the coin, Gateway to Freedom. It highlighted an image of the Statue of Liberty, the state outline, and 11 stars that represents its position when admitted into the Union. The coin is inscribed: Gateway to Freedom; New York; 1788; 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:
Alfred Maletsky

Reverse Designer 2:
N/A

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