New Mexico Governor Richardson Celebrates New Mexico Quarter Launch
By admin - Posted on April 8th, 2008
Governor also proclaims New Mexico Quarter Day
April 7, 2008 -- SANTA FE - New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today celebrated the launch of the official New Mexico quarter. The Governor was joined by Director of the United States Mint Ed C. Moy for the ceremonial launch at the State Capitol.
New Mexico Quarter design
"Today is an historic day for New Mexico, I am honored to launch our state quarter into circulation,” said Governor Richardson. “The New Mexico quarter showcases several of the unique features that help define our beautiful state, including the top two choices of the public- the world-famous Zia symbol and our beautiful landscape."
The New Mexico quarter went into circulation today, April 7, 2008. The State Capitol was the first place in the Nation where citizens could be sure of obtaining the new quarter. Representatives from First National Bank were on hand at the Capitol for the public to acquire the new quarter and children under 18 received a complimentary one, courtesy of the United States Mint.
The New Mexico quarter is the 47th coin of the United States Mint’s 50 State Quarters® Program. New Mexico was the 47th state to be accepted into the Union in 1912. The coin bears the image of a Zia sun symbol over a topographical outline of the State with the inscription “Land of Enchantment.” The people of New Mexico sent in over a 1000 concept submissions and the final design was chosen in April 2007.
The New Mexico Coin Commission, working in collaboration with the U.S. Mint, is responsible for the creation of the state quarter. The Commission was created during the 2005 Legislative session. Governor Richardson appointed seven members to the Commission. For more information go to: www.governor.state.nm.us/quarter2.php
The Governor has proclaimed April 7, 2008 as New Mexico Quarter Day. Full text of the proclamation follows:
WHEREAS, launched in 1999, the United States Mint 50 State Quarters
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