Released on May 20, 2002, this is the 18th coin released in the 50 State® Quarter Program and the third released in 2002. Louisiana, admitted into the Union on April 30, 1812, themed the coin, Louisiana Purchase. Highlighted on the coin are an image of the pelican - Louisiana's state bird - a trumpet with musical notes, and the outline of the Louisiana Purchase territory. The coin is inscribed: Louisiana Purchase; Louisiana; 1812; 2002; and E Pluribus Unum. President William J. Clinton was in office when this legislation was signed. Three United States Mint Directors served under President Clinton's tenure; David J. Ryder of Idaho, Philip N. Diehl of Texas, and Jay W. Johnson of Wisconsin.

Model# : sq-lap

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 04 June, 2008.

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