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New State Quarter is a Piece of History

There is a State Quarter that will show up in your pocket change. When you see one in good condition hold on to it!

This quarter is the sixth and final quarter in the DC & US Territories Quarters Program was first released into circulation on November 30, 2009.

You can purchase a set of the coins online.

Read more about the Northern Mariana State Quarter

Keep your eyes open for those quarters!

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New Quarter Series in 2010

Get ready for the release of the new quarterseries. This new series will feature the National Parks.

After my brief immersion into coins I have discovered that it is better to get the coins uncirculated. If you can also consider getting proof coins from the Mint or your local dealer.

The resale value is better when they are not circulated coins and in great condition. Also, proof coins are just prettier and made for collecting.

In addition each coin will be a piece of art. They will be designed by artists and collecting them will be like collecting a piece of artwork. So if you think about it an uncirculated coin is like seein the work in an art exhibit or on TV. An uncirculated coin from the bank rolls is like getting an open edition print. Whereas a proof coin is like buying a limited edition print. The Silver Proof, in my opinion, is llike buying the original.

So,keep an out out for the coin holders and the release of the coins. You can read an article that was in the Wallet Pop yesterday on the new quarters.

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Quarter Errors

I love looking for error coins. But you already know that if you have read any of my posts. So, here is an article from Coin World on quarter errors. Enjoy!

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Looking for The Mint Mark But Can’t Find It?-Quarters

Look for the mint marks on the following quarters:

Type of Quarter

Barber quarter(1892-1916)     Below the eagle

Standing Liberty Quarter (1916-1930)   To the left of the date. Not to be confused with the M for the designers name.

Washington Quarter(1932 to 1964)  Below the eagle

from 1968 to the present -to the right of George Washington’s pigtail

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Are You Collecting The State Quarters?

I started collecting quarters to buy a Wi Fitness setup. Now I am examining each one before I cash them in for my mom’s birthday party. Then I will get the Wi Fitness. But I digress. I started laying the quarters out by state and even got one holder. But then I found out more about proof, vs circulated, vs uncirculated. Very interesting indeed.
Still deciding if I am going to put the quarters into a collection or just look at the value of the coins I have and cash them in. Just not sure right now.

Here is a good video on the quarters.

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