| Coin collections are getting more and more | | | | items already and it will be a bit costly on your |
| popular these days. A lot of people are already | | | | part. |
| into collecting coins. You see, this hobby is | | | | So, what makes these minted coins different? |
| interesting and can be considered an excellent | | | | Each state gets a chance to choose a unique |
| pastime. If you want to start your very own coin | | | | design which is of great importance to it and the |
| collection and you have no idea where to begin, | | | | current governor of the state will determine the |
| you should check out the State Quarters. | | | | process of selection. Some of the states |
| What are State Quarters all about? Way back in | | | | designate a certain design committee while other |
| 1997, an act was approved and it was called Fifty | | | | states held contests among the residents who |
| State Quarter Program. The program started in | | | | can come up with a significant and unique design. |
| that same year and it is still running up to present | | | | Some states post various designs of the coin in |
| (2008). The Act is quite popular and in fact, it is | | | | their official site and the residents simply place |
| the most well-known minted series of coins in the | | | | online votes and the coin that gets the highest |
| US Mint history. | | | | votes win. |
| In 1998, five latest state quarters were released | | | | The coins are greatly in demand and besides, |
| and it continued for a period of ten years, so it | | | | these coins will not be minted ever again. The |
| would end this year. Every 10 weeks, a quarter is | | | | price of these state quarters will naturally increase |
| again released. These quarters are never released | | | | as years pass and currently, some of the older |
| for public use because it is minted. | | | | state coins amounts to $1 each or even more |
| The program also devised a new and unique | | | | depending on its condition. Some coin collectors |
| method of issuing coins - the state quarters were | | | | are also into 'error coins' collection and these |
| issued based on the year they became part of | | | | flawed coins can cost more or less $500 each. |
| the US. The state quarters are minted and you | | | | The program of State Quarters has definitely |
| can see George Washington's image at the | | | | gained extreme popularity in the US and some |
| obverse or front side while on the reverse or | | | | people are already into some sort of business |
| back side, you will find a noteworthy design about | | | | revolving on the said minted coins. Coin holders |
| the specific state. | | | | are popular and coin collectors can purchase them |
| The program will end this year (2008) and after | | | | so that they can keep their collections in an |
| that, the coins will again be designed normally, with | | | | attractive holder. |
| the reverse side having an eagle design. | | | | Youngsters and old alike can now start collecting |
| Don't you think collecting these coins is worthy? | | | | coins through the State Quarters. If you want, |
| Since the program will end this year, you still have | | | | you can inquire at your local state office and see |
| a chance to collect such coins. You will find it hard | | | | if the coins are still available. But you must hurry |
| to obtain the coins once the program is over | | | | since the program ends this year. |
| because the coins will be considered collectors | | | | |