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New York State Quarter

50 State Quarters
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2001 50 State Quarters Coin New York Uncirculated Reverse 2001 50 State Quarters Coin New York Uncirculated Reverse
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2001 50 State Quarters Coin Uncirculated Obverse 2001 50 State Quarters Coin Uncirculated Obverse
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2001 50 State Quarters Coin New York Proof Reverse 2001 50 State Quarters Coin New York Proof Reverse
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2001 50 State Quarters Coin Proof Obverse 2001 50 State Quarters Coin Proof Obverse
Year of Issue

2001

Authorizing Legislation

Public Law 105-124

Background

Released on January 2, 2001, this is the 11th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and the first released in 2001. New York, admitted into the Union on July 26, 1788, themed the coin, Gateway to Freedom. The phrase and the coin images recognize New York's role as a major port of entry for immigrants arriving to the United States. 

Characteristics

The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.

The reverse (tails) design shows the Statue of Liberty, the outline of New York state, 11 stars that represents its position when admitted into the Union, and the words Gateway to Freedom.

Obverse Inscriptions

  • UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • LIBERTY
  • IN GOD WE TRUST
  • QUARTER DOLLAR

Reverse Inscriptions

  • GATEWAY TO FREEDOM
  • NEW YORK
  • 1788
  • 2001
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM

Mint and Mint Mark

Artist Credits

Content last updated on January 07, 2026