2000 Massachusetts Proof Quarter - S

In December 1997, America's most adventurous coin program became a reality when President Clinton signed legislation authorizing the U.S. Mint to issue the innovative 50 State Quarters collection. Starting in January 1999, each of the 50 states in the Union will be honored on a unique Quarter Dollar commemorative coin. Five states were featured each year, based on the order in which they ratified the Constitution or became states. On the front, otherwise known as the obverse, the mintmarks can be found to the right of George Washington's portrait. The small "S" indicates San Francisco Mint.

The Massachusetts Quarter begins the second year in the U.S. Mints historic 50 States Quarter Program. It is the first state quarter to be issued in 2000 and is also the first U.S. coin of the new millennium. The image of the Minuteman on the Massachusetts Quarter is based on the statue by Daniel Chester French at Concord. It was dedicated in 1875 on the100th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord and has become a timeless symbol of American patriotism. Surrounding the Minuteman is an outline of Massachusetts, with the capital, Boston, indicated by a star. The Bay State is the states nickname and refers to the magnificent Massachusetts Bay that extends from Cape Ann to Cape Cod.

Each coin is encapsulated - please keep the coins in their protective coin holder to maintain their condition.