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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsU.S. Mint to Issue First Quarters With New 'W' Mark
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-02/coin-flip-u-s-mint-issuing-quarters-with-new-w-mark?srnd=politics-vpThe U.S. Mint is adding a new letter to its alphabet -- W for its facility at West Point, New York.
The first coins to bear the W mark are 2019 America the Beautiful Quarters, which are expected to appear in circulation in four to six weeks, according to the Mint. West Point typically produces precious metal coins, such as gold and silver.
Circulating coins marked with a P are minted in Philadelphia while D indicates Denver.
S is currently used on proof coins from the San Francisco mint.
This years quarters will honor:
Lowell National Historic Park in Massachusetts
American Memorial Park in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands
War in the Pacific National Historic Park in Guam
San Antonio Mission National Historical Park in Texas
The Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho
The Mint will produce 2 million of each.
roamer65
(36,745 posts)In about 2 weeks, dealers and collectors across the country are going to be dropping older coins into circulation for Coin Week later this month.
I plan to participate.
blaze
(6,360 posts)Cool!
blaze
(6,360 posts)I worked for a short time in a high school cafeteria and there were a couple of students who were always looking for particular states.
I'm glad they're branching out from the state coins.
Of this batch, I particularly like the Mass and Idaho coins.
Blues Heron
(5,931 posts)WAR IN THE PACIFIC!! BLAAMMMM BABOOMM! they should put the mushroom cloud on there, it's a lovely shape.
Also out of all the numerous letters in our wonderful alphabet ... "W" ? really effin "W" jeebus...
roamer65
(36,745 posts)West Point picked up when Philadelphia couldnt handle demand.
I think its cool they are doing this.
Ohiogal
(31,987 posts)put his ugly mug on all our coins?
roamer65
(36,745 posts)There are silver 1 oz rounds with his ugly effigy on them.
I know one guy who sells them at a high price so he can screw over Dump lovers.
A fool and his money are soon parted.
RockRaven
(14,962 posts)what an appropriate description of US history...
3_Limes
(363 posts)Not during Individual-1's reign, I'm certain.