State designs are displayed on the reverse (tails) of the quarters, while the obverse design displays the familiar image of George Washington. But, to accommodate state designs on the reverse, the words “United States of America,” “Quarter Dollar,” “Liberty,” and “In God We Trust” all appear on the obverse.
What bird is on the US quarter?
night-heron
Coin Description Depicts a black-crowned night-heron flying over the beach at Cow Cove looking towards Sandy Point. The North Light lighthouse is seen in the background. Features the portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter-dollar coin since 1932.
What state quarter has a bird on it?
Oklahoma Quarter
Oklahoma Quarter The Oklahoma commemorative quarter features the state bird (scissor-tailed flycatcher) and state wildflower (Indian blankets); Oklahoma become the 46th state on November 16, 1907. Public domain image on Wikipedia (also available at U.S. Mint).
When did the Washington quarter go back to the Eagle?
For a time, many thought the Washington quarter would revert back to its original heraldic eagle reverse as seen from the debut of the type in 1932 until 1998, the year before the first 50 State Quarter coin was unveiled.
When was the eagle replaced on a half dollar?
To celebrate the nation’s Bicentennial, the reverses of the quarter dollar, as well as Kennedy half dollar and Eisenhower dollar, were changed for the dual-dated coins (1776-1976). The eagle on the reverse was replaced with Jack L. Ahr’s Colonial drummer design, with 13 stars surrounding a flame.
What does the reverse of the US quarter look like?
The obverse (heads) shows the profile of George Washington used on the quarter since 1932. The reverse (tails) features five designs each year depicting national parks and sites from the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories.
What is on the back of the 50 state quarter?
The obverse features the profile of Washington and the inscriptions that appeared on the quarter before the 50 State Quarters Program began in 1999. The reverse depicts Washington’s historic crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolutionary War.
