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North Carolina State Quarter

50 State Quarters
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2001 50 State Quarters Coin North Carolina Uncirculated Reverse 2001 50 State Quarters Coin North Carolina 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 North Carolina Proof Reverse 2001 50 State Quarters Coin North Carolina 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 March 12, 2001, this is the 12th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program and the second released in 2001. North Carolina, admitted into the Union on November 21, 1789, themed the coin, First Flight. It highlights the first flight that took place in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. 

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 features a plane taking off from North Carolina's Outer Banks towards the words First in Flight.

Obverse Inscriptions

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

Reverse Inscriptions

  • NORTH CAROLINA
  • 1789
  • FIRST FLIGHT
  • 2001
  • E PLURIBUS UNUM

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Artist Credits

Content last updated on January 07, 2026