Owner Comments:
Enhancing Value are New State Quarters of 2004
Michigan:
Michigan is located among the Greats Lakes and its waterways that contributed to the state's importance and early development. Exploration of the region and westward movement was aided by lakes, rivers and stream travel. Michigan today leads in automobile manufacturing.
Adopted as the official nickname "The Great Lakes State" is displayed on the state quarter,
It helps to envision the design of the quarter with the textured areas as the land mass of Michigan and the outlines representing the area covered by the Great Lakes.
1837 is the year of statehood and 2004 is the year the Michigan State Quarter was issued.
Florida:
A Spanish Galleon and the Space Shuttle are highly detailed on the Florida State Quarter. Posed to signify the past to present of historical Florida. Galleons defined as having multiple decks and masts is easily recognizable in the design. An iconic Space Shuttle advancing into space depicts well the modern space achievements.
Palm trees along a sandy beach highlight Florida's location at the southern end of the east coast.
Entry into the Union is marked by 1845 dated above the designs, and issue date of the quarter 2004 in the lower area.
"Gateway to Discovery" points to the scientific developments and space expeditions launched form Kenney Space Center, Florida.
Texas:
Released into circulation in June of 2004 the Texas State Quarter features a dramatic design. A frosted raised area in the distinctive shape of Texas. Overlaid the state design is the five-pointed star representing the huge land area of Texas as one.
Continuing the theme of independence and one; the state's nickname "The Lone Star State" is featured within the design as well.
Mint description of the lariat forming a border either side of the central design is an important item in the cowboy life, cattle ranching and a necessity on the frontier.
At the very top of the quarter "Texas 1845" represents the year Texas became a state.
Iowa:
With "Foundation in Education" as the message on the Iowa State Quarter a school house is the main design. Becoming a state in 1846 is noted over the design and 2004 - year of striking the quarter is placed below the design.
An agricultural region at the time of statehood, Iowa has grown and developed with the times and credits its success with the focus on education. School houses, as depicted, supported this process.
United States Mint Director Henrietta Holsman Fore during first release ceremony expressed desire the quarter when carried by children would become our 'Education Quarter'. Each child attending the event was given a newly minted quarter.
Wisconsin:
Full of symbolism the Wisconsin State Quarter displays the economic power of the state. "Forward" the state motto inscribed on the ribbon projects the states intentions.
Fertile lands support the immense agricultural production in turn fueling the dairy herds, both combining and helping Wisconsin lead in the production of cheese.
Wearing a well detailed bell the large portrait of a Wisconsin cow is gazing over the state motto. A sliced round of cheese with an ear of corn; complete with highly engraved kernels; finish the major elements of the design.
Admission to the Union - 1848 is located above the design with 2004 indicating year of issue of the State Quarter.