In a unique celebration of history and national pride, the United States Mint in 1999 began the 50 State Quarters® Program. Each year the Mint will issue five new commemorative quarters honoring each of the 50 states in the order they entered the Union. These quarters will be minted in both Philadelphia and Denver. On the coins’ reverse will be unique designs central to each state’s heritage. Hallmark American Spirit Collection ™ ornaments will be offered for all five state quarters issued by the Mint in 2002. These include Tennessee, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi. A Exclusive Product Offering from the United States Mint AMERICAN SPIRIT Hallmark’s American Spirit Collection™ honors the courage, spiritual strength, and unity of purpose behind all great achievements. It celebrates the history of our great country and commemorates the contributions people of all nations have made to preserve the universal principles of liberty and justice. The American Spirit Collection features reminders of our highest ideals, shining symbols to cherish, and treasured mementos to share with loved ones and friends. By remembering our traditions, our hallowed places, and our enduring values, we help bring future generations and our exciting past together in the living heritage that is the American Spirit.
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COLLECTION™
Limited Time Edition
18th in a Collection.
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- Released: 2002 (May)
- Retail Price: $14.95 USA
- Material(s): metal
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- SKU: QMP3008
- Produced in: USA
- Production Date(s):
LOUISIANA QUARTER Issued May 2002 Thomas Jefferson made one of the great real estate deals of all time. In 1803, the United States paid $15 million to France for the territory between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. This opened the way west for American exploration, settlement, and trade. The Louisiana Purchase inscription and territory outline are on the “tails” side of this quarter dollar. Also pictured are the state bird, the brown pelican, and a trumpet honoring the music of the region. This quarter is the 18th issued by the United States Mint for the 50 State Quarters® Program. LOUISIANA ORNAMENT The American Spirit Collection™ ornament for Louisiana features at its centerpiece a never-circulated quarter dollar honoring Louisiana. The symbols on the ornament, which is made of antiqued nickel, signify Louisiana’s important place in American history. Steamboat: On January 10, 1812, The steamer New Orleans, commanded by Nicholas Roosevelt (great-uncle of President Theodore Roosevelt), became the first steamboat to successfully navigate the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, Steamboats were a major factor in the growth of New Orleans as a world Port. DATE OF STATEHOOD LOUISIANA April 30, 1812 Gumbo, that rich stew of many ingredients, is a perfect symbol for Louisiana. This land of diverse influences was claimed by the French in 1682 and named in honor of King Louis XIV. France sold it to Spain in 1762, then regained possession in 1800 before selling the territory to the United States in 1803. The unique cultural mix is especially evident in southern Louisiana, where Creoles, descended from original settlers, live beside Cajuns, whose ancestors were Canadian refugees. From its Dixieland jazz to its plantation homes to the nightlife on Bourbon Street, Louisiana is one of our most interesting states. And the gumbo is pretty tasty, too! LOUISIANA FACTS AT A GLANCE Capitol: Baton Rouge NOTE: The Christmas tree symbol, which normally identifies a collectible series, was replaced with a silhouette of the Continental United States. Ornaments in this collector series were stamped with an identifying Continental United States silhouette symbol. An edition number was also printed in the symbol which permanently documents which issue the item is in the series. Since the coins and ornament were issued in the order states were admitted to the union, the edition number also corresponds with the states admission number.
State flower: Magnolia
State tree: Bald cypress
Seafood: Louisiana, is the leading state in shrimp and crawfish production and is also known for other seafood products including catfish and oysters.
Flag of 1795: The flag flying when Louisiana joined the Union.
State reptile: Alligator
Oil rig: The first transportable, submersible drilling rig was used off the coast of Morgan City, La. It was an industry spring-board to the current offshore rig technology.
Mardi Gras: Visitors from all over the world come to New Orleans each year to celebrate its famous Carnival season as Mardi Gras.
Population estimate (2000): 4,468,976
Size: 47,717 square miles
State motto: Union, Justice, and Confidence
Nickname: The Pelican State
Description
Limited Time Edition
18th in a Collection.
LOUISIANA QUARTER
Issued May 2002
Thomas Jefferson made one of the great real estate deals of all time. In 1803, the United States paid $15 million to France for the territory between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. This opened the way west for American exploration, settlement, and trade. The Louisiana Purchase inscription and territory outline are on the “tails” side of this quarter dollar. Also pictured are the state bird, the brown pelican, and a trumpet honoring the music of the region.
This quarter is the 18th issued by the United States Mint for the 50 State Quarters® Program.
LOUISIANA ORNAMENT
The American Spirit Collection™ ornament for Louisiana features at its centerpiece a never-circulated quarter dollar honoring Louisiana. The symbols on the ornament, which is made of antiqued nickel, signify Louisiana’s important place in American history.
Steamboat: On January 10, 1812, The steamer New Orleans, commanded by Nicholas Roosevelt (great-uncle of President Theodore Roosevelt), became the first steamboat to successfully navigate the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, Steamboats were a major factor in the growth of New Orleans as a world Port.
State flower: Magnolia
State tree: Bald cypress
Seafood: Louisiana, is the leading state in shrimp and crawfish production and is also known for other seafood products including catfish and oysters.
Flag of 1795: The flag flying when Louisiana joined the Union.
State reptile: Alligator
Oil rig: The first transportable, submersible drilling rig was used off the coast of Morgan City, La. It was an industry spring-board to the current offshore rig technology.
Mardi Gras: Visitors from all over the world come to New Orleans each year to celebrate its famous Carnival season as Mardi Gras.
DATE OF STATEHOOD LOUISIANA
April 30, 1812
Gumbo, that rich stew of many ingredients, is a perfect symbol for Louisiana. This land of diverse influences was claimed by the French in 1682 and named in honor of King Louis XIV. France sold it to Spain in 1762, then regained possession in 1800 before selling the territory to the United States in 1803.
The unique cultural mix is especially evident in southern Louisiana, where Creoles, descended from original settlers, live beside Cajuns, whose ancestors were Canadian refugees. From its Dixieland jazz to its plantation homes to the nightlife on Bourbon Street, Louisiana is one of our most interesting states. And the gumbo is pretty tasty, too!
LOUISIANA FACTS AT A GLANCE
Capitol: Baton Rouge
Population estimate (2000): 4,468,976
Size: 47,717 square miles
State motto: Union, Justice, and Confidence
Nickname: The Pelican State
NOTE: The Christmas tree symbol, which normally identifies a collectible series, was replaced with a silhouette of the Continental United States.
Ornaments in this collector series were stamped with an identifying Continental United States silhouette symbol. An edition number was also printed in the symbol which permanently documents which issue the item is in the series. Since the coins and ornament were issued in the order states were admitted to the union, the edition number also corresponds with the states admission number.
- Artist:
- Released: 2002 (May)
- Retail Price: $14.95 USA
- Material(s): metal
- Dimensions:
- SKU: QMP3008
- Produced in: USA
- Production Date(s):
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